The Home Energy Assistance Program in Kansas provides financial assistance to approximately 60,000 households each year to help them meet the costs of home energy i.e. gas, electricity, propane, etc. It also offers weatherization services and case management activities which are designed to encourage and enable households to reduce their energy costs and thereby, their need for financial assistance.
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.
LIEAP Frequently Asked Questions.
The 2014 application period is from Tuesday, January 21, 2014 through Monday, March 31, 2014. Applications must be received prior to 5:00 PM, March 31, 2014.
Complete the application online.
The following summary describes basic LIEAP eligibility provisions. Additional information may be obtained by calling 1-800-432-0043.
Persons Eligible
In order to qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or the fuel vendor.
- Applicants must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase of the primary heating energy.
The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level according to the guidelines listed below:
| Persons Living at the Address | 2014 Maximum Allowable Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,210 |
| 2 | $1,639 |
| 3 | $2,068 |
| 4 | $2,497 |
| 5 | $2,926 |
| 6 | $3,355 |
| 7 | $3,784 |
| 8 | $4,213 |
| 9 | $4,642 |
| 10 | $5,071 |
| 11 | $5,500 |
| 12 | $5,929 |
| + add $429 for each additional person | |
Benefits
Benefit levels vary according to the following factors:
- Household income
- Number of persons living at the address
- Type of dwelling
- Type of heating fuel
Contact
Ms. Winona Dickson
LIHEAP Program Manager
Kansas Social & Rehabilitation Services
915 SW Harrison Street, Suite 580
Topeka, Kansas 66612
PHONE: (785) 368-8122
FAX: (785) 296-6960
E-MAIL: winona.dickson@srs.ks.gov
WEB SITE: http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Energy/EnergyAssistance.aspx
PUBLIC INQUIRIES: 1-800-432-0043