Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply through county social services departments (DSS) for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The federally funded program helps low-income households with a one-time payment directly to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of warming their homes during the cold weather.
Payments will be distributed automatically to heating vendors beginning in December 2024 if a member of the household is 60 or older, is a person with a disability receiving services through NCDHHS’ Division of Aging and Adult Services, is currently receiving food and nutrition services, and received a LIEAP payment during the 2023-2024 season.
Beginning on January 2, 2025, all other eligible people who meet the eligibility requirements may begin applying. Applications will be accepted from January 2, 2025 to March 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. Households can apply online through the ePASS portal, by phone or by submitting a paper application through mail, fax or dropping it off at their local DSS. Go to the NCDHHS website for more information on the program.
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