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The Kansas Low Income Energy
Assistance Program (LIEAP)
BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
01/2009
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The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program. It helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. This assistance must be applied for each year during the application period.
Current Application Period
The application period is January 20 through March 31, 2009
Both income and family guidelines must be met to receive this benefit. This one-time per year payment is sent to the energy provider. The family pays the remainder of their energy costs. You may apply for this program only during the open application period. Call or visit your local SRS office during this time period to find out if you are eligible or to apply.
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 fuel for their home.
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 |
2009 Maximum Allowable Monthly Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,127 |
| 2 | $1,517 |
| 3 | $1,907 |
| 4 | $2,297 |
| 5 | $2,687 |
| 6 | $3,077 |
| 7 | $3,467 |
| 8 | $3,857 |
| 9 | $4,247 |
| 10 | $4,637 |
| 11 | $5,027 |
| 12 | $5,417 |
| + | add $390 for each additional person |
Benefits
Benefit amounts vary according to the following factors:
-
household income
-
number of persons living at the address
-
type of dwelling
-
type of heating fuel
-
utility rates
For more
information about this program or to request an application (during
the application period), call
1-800-432-0043 or contact your local SRS office. To find the Social
and Rehabilitation Services Office or an Access Point near you, click
on the Locations link at the top or bottom of this
page or go to: http://www.srskansas.org/areaofficelist.htm
.
Also, ask your local SRS office for information about private agencies that may also provide assistance with energy costs in your area.
Applications
Click here to access applications for all SRS services.
Haga clic aquí para obtener solicitudes de nuestros servicios.
Page Updated: November 19, 2008