Kansas low income energy assistance window closes soon
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The window to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) closes early next week.
The Kansas Department of Children and Families shared in a press release that the application window for LIEAP will close on Monday, Nov. 18. LIEAP helps Kansans keep up with heating their homes. This can include financial assistance with electricity, natural gas, propane and other fuels people might use to heat their homes.
To qualify, an adult must be responsible for paying the cost of heating at the current residence and must show a recent history of a heating energy payment, according to the DCF website. Applicants need to be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, according to the press release.
The 2024 Income Eligibility Guidelines are listed below:
| Persons Living at the Address | Maximum Gross Monthly Income | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,882.50 | |
| 2 | $2,555.00 | |
| 3 | $3,227.50 | |
| 4 | $3,900.00 | |
| 5 | $4,572.50 | |
| 6 | $5,245.00 | |
| 7 | $5,917.50 | |
| 8 | $6,590.00 | |
For more than 12 people, it is $672.50 for each additional person, according to the press release.
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