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What is LEAP?

LEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services and is designed to assist with your winter heating costs. The LEAP Program eligibility period runs from November 1st through April 30th.

LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating. If you are applying for LEAP assistance you should continue to pay your home heating bill.

Eligibility Requirements - You may qualify for LEAP assistance if:

• You are a U.S. Citizen or a legal resident of Colorado
• You pay heating costs directly to an energy provider or you pay the cost of heating your home with your rent
• Your gross monthly household income falls within the guidelines set annually and posted November 1st of each year. "Household" means the  people who live with you and for whom you as applicant are financially responsible. The maximum gross monthly income is based on 185% of the federal poverty level

Household Size	Maximum Gross Monthly Income
1	$1,670
2	$2,246
3	$2,823
4	$3,400
5	$3,976
6	$4,553
7	$5,129
8	$5,706
Each additional person	$577

 

Where Can I Get An Application?

If you received LEAP last season an application packet will be mailed to your residence.

For all other applicants you may request an application packet be mailed to you by contacting HEAT HELP at 1-866-432-8435. For year-round assistance with your utility bills please contact HEAT HELP toll-free at 1-866-432-8435.  You may also print a copy of the basic English LEAP application.  Please follow the directions on the English information sheet and then mail or fax your application to your county department of social services LEAP office.

Spanish Application and Spanish Information Sheet

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Crisis Intervention Program: The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) operates year-round and provides assistance with your home's primary heating source such as a furnace. You must be eligible for basic LEAP to qualify for CIP. Applications are available at county LEAP offices.

What is the status of my LEAP application?

How Do I Report Fraud?

CDHS Audit Division

If you have questions or we can be of further assistance, please send us an email

The Telephone Assistance Program (Lifeline):

How do I apply for the Telephone Assistance Program?

This is a program of the Colorado Department of Human Services which provides eligibility verification only. LITAP is only available from the participating local telephone company that provides service in your area if your existing telephone company participates in the program and if you currently are active in one or more of the following state programs: 

• Old Age Pension benefits (OAP)
• Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)
• Aid to the Blind (AB)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
• Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

If you are not on one of the above programs you will not qualify for the telephone discount. Participation in a Federal program alone, such as Social Security, does not make you eligible for Lifeline.  Please ask your telecommunications provider if they participate in the telephone discount program before you contact the number below. Not all telecommunications providers will offer the telephone discount.

If you have a cell phone for your primary phone service, check with your provider to see if they participate in the telephone assistance program.

For information, call toll-free 1-800-782-0721.

If you have questions or we can be of further assistance, please send us an email