During the 2015/2016 season, nearly 12,000 people received assistance paying a portion of their heating costs through LEAP, an increase of nearly 2,000 over the previous year, DHS said.
“No matter who you are or where you’re from, during this time of year, home should be where the warmth is,” said Don Mares, DHS executive director.
The annual LEAP program will take applications from Nov. 1 through April 30.
Families and individuals with incomes of up to 165 percent of the federal poverty index may qualify for LEAP. A family of four with a monthly gross income of less than $3,341 would qualify for LEAP if they met the rest of the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, or be part of a household with a legal resident;
- Responsible for paying heating costs; and
- Meet certain income limits
For more information, call 1-866-432-8435 or print an application form .
