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| LEAP May Help Some Denver Households Impacted by the Economic Downturn
Thursday, February 05, 2009
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The good news is LEAP can provide relief for some people affected by the current economic situation who need help paying their heating bill if they qualify. Some people might not have qualified two months ago, but now their financial situation has changed, since LEAP partially bases eligibility off monthly income, they are seeing some people that didn't qualify a few weeks ago now become eligible. For instance, a person or a member of a household that was recently laid off may be eligible for LEAP if the household monthly income falls within the specified guidelines. Even people collecting unemployment benefits may qualify if their monthly income falls within the limits. Additionally, people can re-apply who had previously been denied due to income eligibility if their income or household status has changed.
To be eligible for the program, a person needs to be a U.S citizen or legal resident, pay heat costs to an energy company or as part of rent, and meet income guidelines of up to 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, which, for example, a household of three, monthly income before taxes must be less than or equal to $2,714.
Denver residents can apply by calling 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435), visiting www.denvergov.org/leap or visiting the Denver Department of Human Services East office located at 2855 Tremont Place. |  | |
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