LEAP helps residents heat homes

With more than 13 million Americans unemployed and the surge in medical expenses continually rising, there is a greater need than ever for home heating bill payment assistance, especially as the cold season draws closer.

The 2021 Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program helps families, individuals and older adults pay a portion of home heating costs through a federally-funded, one-time heating assistance benefit.

 “We provided more than 76,000 households with heating assistance last year,” said LEAP manager Theresa Kullen. “By easing the strain of heating bills on households, families and individuals don’t have to make a choice between buying groceries or critical medications.”

Applications and assistance are available Nov. 1 through April 30 for qualifying households in all 64 Colorado counties. Individuals can apply for assistance at local county offices, online at Colorado PEAK or by calling 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). The added options have increased access for individuals, seniors and low-income families.

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