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Colorado LIHEAP

Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Colorado

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Colorado is $6,097 a month ($73,169 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by Colorado Department of Human Services.

This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.

Colorado Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP)

Colorado Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible low-income Colorado families pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.

Households with incomes up to 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) level may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per program year, depending on factors such as household income, fuel type, and available funding.

An additional crisis benefit of up to $4,800 may be available for those experiencing a year-round energy crisis, subject to eligibility and funding availability.

What is the income limit for LEAP in Colorado?

If your income is up to 60% of the state median income level or about $6,097 per month, you may qualify for heating assistance through LEAP.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Coloradans
Household SizeIncome Limit
1$3,775
2$4,936
3$6,097
4$7,259
5$8,420
6$9,582
7$9,799
8$10,017
LIHEAP income guidelines for the current federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

How do I apply for LEAP in Colorado?

To apply for LEAP, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website at cdhs.colorado.gov/LEAP . According to the Colorado Department of Human Services, the program runs from November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.1

Colorado Department of Human Services
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
(866) 432-8435

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Colorado Department of Human Services, Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) . ↩

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