GREENSBORO, NC – The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) in North Carolina provides much-needed financial support for eligible households struggling with heating costs during the winter months.
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, this federally-funded program offers a one-time vendor payment to help low-income families manage their heating bills, ensuring they stay warm throughout the season.
Households that include a person aged 60 or older, or individuals receiving disability benefits through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services, can apply for LIEAP assistance from December 1 to December 31, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
All other households may apply between January 1 and March 31, or until funds run out.
Eligibility is based on income, resources, and responsibility for heating costs. Applicants must have at least one U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen in the household, meet income guidelines, and provide documentation of their heating expenses, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.