DENVER (April 9, 2025) — Eligible Coloradans still have time to get help to pay a portion of their home heating bills. April 30 is the last day to apply for Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). So far this heating season, nearly 80,000 Coloradans statewide have received an average benefit of $355 from LEAP.
By making a one-time payment directly to the utility company on behalf of each eligible household, LEAP helps Coloradans pay a portion of winter home heating costs so they have more money to spend on other essentials like food, medicine and rent.
“The choice between heating or eating is real for too many in our communities,” says Theresa Kullen, LEAP manager. “LEAP-eligible families can get up to $1,000 in energy assistance depending on the type of heating fuel, household income and other factors. We encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible for LEAP to apply by the April 30 deadline.”
LEAP recipients may also be eligible to receive furnace repair and replacement in heat-related emergencies and weatherization services pending the results of a home energy audit.
To qualify, Coloradans must have an income up to 60 percent of the state median income, which is a household income of less than $78,060 a year for a family of four.
Additionally, LEAP recipients must pay home heating costs directly to a utility company or landlord as part of their rent and have at least one U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. living in the household.
To apply for LEAP, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website at cdhs.colorado.com/LEAP. Online applications are processed through the Colorado PEAK system. You can also call the HEAT HELP line at 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to receive an application via mail or email, or you can visit your county human services office to pick up or drop off an application.
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
Media contact:
John Rosa, Communications Manager
720.618.2027
john.rosa@state.co.us