I ndividuals and families needing assistance with their winter heat bill are encouraged to apply.
Mesa County, Co.— Mesa
County residents can now pick up an application for the 2014-2015 LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
season by stopping by the Mesa County Department of Human Services located at
510 29 ½ Road. Applications will be
taken through April 30th.
LEAP is
designed to help individuals and families with winter heating costs. LEAP is not intended to pay the entire cost
of home heating.
“Something as
seemingly simple as paying the heat bill can pose a significant challenge when
income is limited or non-existent,” said Michelle Trujillo, Director of Economic
Assistance with the Mesa County Department of Human Services. "Fortunately, there are public
assistance programs in place to help income-eligible families in need,"
added Trujillo. Residents applying for
LEAP benefits must meet eligibility requirements and income guidelines.
Applications
are accepted and processed through the Mesa County Department of Human
Services. The application period runs
from November 1st through April 30th. If applicants are financially eligible to receive
LEAP benefits, the payment will be sent directly to the provider and will show
up as a credit on the applicants’ heat bill.
LEAP benefits are the same regardless of when the application is
processed.
For
additional information regarding LEAP benefits please contact Western Colorado
2-1-1 Resources and Referrals by simply dialing 2-1-1 or 244-8400. We also encourage you to visit
our website at www.humanservices.mesacounty.us
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