LEAP: Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is designed to help low-income households with home heating costs. The program is designed to provide those who are eligible for the program with partial assistance and is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating.  LEAP only offers services during the months of high heating costs, November through April.

Application Period
Applications for LEAP were made available November 1 and can be obtained via one of the following sources:

Call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) and ask to have one mailed to you

• Online at the state's LEAP Web site:  http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/ 
• Visit the LEAP office in the Jefferson County Human Services Building at 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 (Map)
• Applications are also available at all Jefferson County libraries, senior centers, WIC offices, Works offices, charitable organizations and the Jeffco Action Center.
• Completed applications should be mailed to the Jefferson County Human Services Building located at 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado 80401. Applications will be accepted through April 30th.

Program Requirements
To be eligible for LEAP, you must pay home heating costs to a utility company, fuel dealer, or as part of your rent.Additionally, your household must meet the program income guidelines.

If you apply for LEAP and receive a shut off notice or have your heating service disconnected, notify Human Services immediately.

Program Schedule
LEAP offers services during the months of high heating costs, November through April. The program is inactive during the months of May through October. In the case of a crisis, you may call 1-866-HEAT HELP (1-866-432-8435) for a list of agencies that might be able to assist you. 

Need More Information?
For more information, call Jefferson County Department of Human Services at 303-271-4399 or call toll-free 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). 

You may also visit the state's LEAP Web site at http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/.

Last Modified: Mar 28, 2009 10:21 PM