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Colorado Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Colorado

What is Colorado Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).

The Colorado LIHEAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:

  • Bill payment assistance.
  • Energy crisis assistance.
  • Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.

Administration

Colorado Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is administered by Colorado.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Colorado and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $34,566
2 $45,201
3 $55,837
4 $66,472
5 $77,108
6 $87,743
7 $89,737
8 $91,731

*For households with more than eight people, add $1,994 per additional person.

Application Details

What is the application process for Colorado Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

For application information, visit the How Do I Apply website where you can request an application from your county LEAP office.

Contact Info

1-866-432-8435

How to Apply

Regional Department Locator

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