Low- Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Agency : Gilpin County Department of Human Services

Location: 15193 Hwy 119 - Gilpin County

Telephone: (866) 432-8435 (LEAP)

Description:

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program designed to help qualifying low-income households pay for a portion of their winter home heating costs. LEAP is available from November 1st - April 30th and may only be used once per heating season. LEAP payments are given directly to the heating fuel vendor or placed on a QUEST card to pay for heating sources, such as:

• Wood
• Coal
• Propane
• Heat billed on a shared meter

Address: 15193 Hwy 119

Hours: N/A

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be a permanent legal resident of the United States and Colorado, or have a household member that is a US citizen
• Pay home heating costs to a heating provider, fuel dealer, or landlord as part of rent
• Have a maximum household income that falls within the guidelines below

'Household” means people who live with you and for whom you are financially responsible.

Household Size Monthly Gross Income for the 2022-2023 Season

60% of State Median Income

1 - $2,880

2 - $3,766

3 - $4,652

4 - $5,539

5 - $6,425

6 - $7,311

7 - $7,477

8 - $7,644

Each Additional Person $166

Area Served: Statewide

Categories: Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Application Process: Applications are accepted November 1st - April 30th. Visit the website to apply or download a paper application and drop off at the local DHS office, or mail/email to the county to process. Call to request a mailed paper application, apply over the phone, or for more information.

Languages Offered: English, Spanish, Interpretation Available

Disability Access: Restroom, Tape Braille, Disabled Parking

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Available to Immigrants w/o Documentation: No

Insurance Accepted: No