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The Kansas
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
10/2007
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.
Application Period
The application period has ended for 2008
The following summary describes basic LIEAP eligibility provisions. Additional information may be obtained by contacting your local Social and Rehabilitation Services Office during the three-month application period.
Persons Eligible
In order to qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1) An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for purchasing heating costs incurred at the current residence, payable either to the landlord or to the fuel vendor.
2) Applicants must demonstrate a recent history of payments toward purchase of the primary heating energy. Each Payment must be 10% of the applicant's monthly gross income or $40 (whichever is less) for 2 out of the 3 months prior to application.
3) 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 |
Maximum Allowable Monthly Income
|
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,107 |
| 2 | $1,484 |
| 3 | $1,861 |
| 4 | $2,238 |
| 5 | $2,615 |
| 6 | $2,992 |
| 7 | $3,369 |
| 8 | $3,746 |
| 9 | $4,123 |
| 10 | $4,500 |
| 11 | $4,877 |
| 12 | $5,254 |
| + | add $377 for each additional person |
Benefits
Benefit levels vary according to the following factors: 1) Household income, 2) number of persons living at the address, 3) type of dwelling, 4) type of heating fuel, and 5) utility rates.
For more information or to request an application, please call 1-800-432-0043
Applications
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Haga clic aquí para obtener solicitudes de nuestros servicios.
For other services, or to find the Social and Rehabilitation Office or Access Point nearest you, use the links at the end of this page.
Page Updated: March 31, 2008