Colorado residents are encouraged to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) by April 30 to access essential help with home heating bills, long-term energy savings and emergency home heating repairs.   

LEAP helps Coloradans in need pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, freeing up household budgets for other essentials like groceries and rent. LEAP recipients are also eligible for secondary benefits, including weatherization services and emergency furnace repair or replacement.

To date, more than 111,000 Coloradans have applied for LEAP this season. However, an estimated 80% of eligible residents still do not take advantage of the program. Eligible families can expect to receive between $200 and $1,000 in energy assistance depending on the type of heating fuel, household income and other factors.

To qualify, Colorado households must have an income up to 60% of the state median income. For a family of four, this equates to a monthly gross income of $6,938 (or $83,256 annually). Additionally, applicants must pay home heating costs directly to a utility company or as part of their rent and have at least one household member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.

How to Apply:

Online: Visit cdhs.colorado.gov/leap to apply via the CO PEAK system.

Phone: Call the HEAT HELP line at 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to have an application mailed to you.

In-Person: Visit your local county Department of Human Services office.