SPECIAL SIGN UP DAY FOR LIEAP JANUARY 25TH
Persons wishing to sign up for the 2023 LIEAP Program are encouraged to attend a special sign up day Wednesday, January 25th from 11 am to 2 pm, at Bourbon County Senior Citizen’s Center, 26 N. Main, Fort Scott, KS.
A representative from Evergy will be available to assist in the sign up process and determining eligibility.
LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one time per year benefit.
The one time assistance payment is determined by household income, number of persons living at the address, type of dwelling, and source of heat.
Individuals must bring:
- All proof of income for the past 30 days
- Utility account numbers for Evergy & KS Gas Service
- Security #’s for everyone in household
Persons eligible:
- An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs.
- Applicants must show a recent history of payments toward the purchase of the primary heating energy.
- Must meet income guidelines.
Those who cannot attend the special sign up on January 25th can still apply on the DCF website, www.dcf.gov by clicking “Apply for Services” or in person at the DCF Office and be eligible according to the guidelines by 5 pm, March 31st.