The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit, closes its 2025 application process on March 31.
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.
- The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level.
Benefit levels vary according to the following factors:
- Household income
- Number of persons living at the address
- Type of dwelling
- Type of heating fuel
Find more information and apply online at the Kansas Department for Children and Families website:
Energy Assistance - Economic & Employment Services