Low Income Energy Assistance Program sign up begins Monday

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Applications will be accepted starting Monday, Nov. 18.

The Kansas Department of Children and Families says applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on March 31, 2025. The program provides a one-time per-year benefit to help qualifying households cover winter heating costs.

"Kansas winters can be harsh and unpredictable," said DCF Secretary Laura Howard in a news release. "When temperatures fall, heating bills rise. By opening the LIEAP application period in mid-November, we're hoping families will have the help they need to cover those higher heating bills and stay warm in their homes."

Applicants must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. The rate of assistance residents receive will depend on household income, the number of people living in the home, the type of residence, the type of heating fuel, and utility rates.

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To help qualifying residents apply, DCF and partner utility companies will hold a series of in-person sign-up events. A list of locations and times can be found by clicking here .

Applicants will need to provide:

Answers to all questions on the LIEAP application

Signatures of all adults living in the residence

Copies of all items needed

Proof of Income (earned and unearned) for anyone living in the residence

If applicable, provide a VA award letter, SSA/SSI award letter or award letter for your pension

If claiming self-employment, provide a complete copy of your most recent tax return

Copy of all fuel bills (gas, electric, propane, etc.)

Proof of child support payments received or the court order

If in subsidized housing, provide a copy of your rental agreement

You can also apply online on Nov. 18 by visiting dcf.ks.gov . DCF says that, in 2024, over 40,000 Kansas households received an average benefit of $645.

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