Low Income Energy Assistance Program

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) gives families a one-time vendor payment to help pay their heating bills.

Eligibility

Families that meet all of the following are eligible:

1. Household must meet an income test.
2. Household must be responsible for its heating bills.
3. Household cannot have resources over $2,250.  
4. The household must include a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.
5. Priority in eligibility is given to disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services or households containing a person age 60 and above from December 1st through December 31st.

Application Process

You apply at Anson County Department of Social Services. Please bring the following information to apply:

1. Household’s income. If anyone works, provide wage stubs for the month prior to the month you apply.
2. Information about your household’s savings accounts or checking accounts.
3. Name, date of birth, and social security numbers of each household members

When to Apply

Applications period begins December 1st. Only households with a person who is receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services or households containing a person age 60 and above are potentially eligible from December 1st through December 31st or until funds are exhausted. Applications on all households will be taken from January 1st through March 31st or until funds are exhausted.