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With winter weather here, anyone eligible who needs help to pay their heating bills can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The LIEAP provides a one-time annual vendor payment.
All eligible households can apply online through the ePASS portal at https://epass.nc.gov/. All household applications will be accepted through March 31 or until funds are exhausted.
Applicants can also submit a paper application at their local Social Services Department. Individuals can also contact their local Social Services Department for questions on how to apply.
New Hanover County residents can download applications at socialservices.nhcgov.com and submit to the New Hanover County Health and Human Services’ Department of Social Services. Downloaded applications can be submitted by email at DSSinfo@NHCgov.com; by mail or dropped off at 1650 Greenfield St., Wilmington, NC 28402; or by fax at 910-798-7824. Households may also apply in person at the Health and Human Serv
Energy assistance program to begin
Butler County Times Gazette
With winter arriving, an assistance program to assist with heat bills comes alongside it. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program will launch Jan. 4.
“Winters in Kansas have the likelihood of bringing frigid temperatures, add in the financial pressures of the pandemic, it’s especially important this year that families have access to this important service to avoid financial concerns,” said Department for Children and Families Secretary Laura Howard. “Our staff is prepared to begin processing LIEAP applications, so families have warm homes this winter season.”
LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted. In 2020, about 34,000 households received an average benefit of $960.
RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced beginning Monday, Jan. 4, households can apply for the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) online at www.epass.nc.gov. This helps make it easy and convenient to apply for these programs in a safe and socially distance way.
In addition to ePASS, Rutherford County Department of Social Services offers several other safe options to apply. Applications can be made by telephone by calling the Energy Line at 828-287-1248. A telephonic signature will be utilized so no visit to the agency is necessary. Due to higher than normal call volumes during this time, consumers may be prompted to leave a message. Calls will be returned within 24 hours to begin the application process.