— Information courtesy of Warren County
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) provides a one-time annual vendor payment to help eligible families pay their heating expense. If you received a LIHEAP payment in 2025-2026 an automatic payment will be generated to that same account this fiscal year. The state will mail notices in November 2026 to each family from the 2025-2026 pre-populated application information. The notice will be sent with instructions to the recipient on how to report changes to the department. The recipient can contact or return the notice with changes to their local DSS office within 10 business days. If the recipient does not contact or report any changes to DSS, the information from the 2025-2026 LIEAP application will be used to approve the household for 2026-2027 benefits. The recipient will be informed that an automated LIEAP payment was given to them. They do not need to apply.
Households not included in the target population will be able to apply following regular LIEAP application policy. Regular application policy is as follows: Application period begins Dec. 1 for households with a disabled person who is receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services(DAAS) OR households containing a person age 60 and above are potentially eligible from Dec.r 1 through Dec. 31 or until funds are exhausted. Applications for general public will be taken from Jan. 1 through March 31 or until funds are exhausted.
This program is being administered by:
Warren County Department of Social Services
307 N. Main Street
Warrenton, NC 27589
252.257.5000
Please bring the following information to determine eligibility:
- Photo Identification
- Mail or document showing current address (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
- Information about your household income. If anyone works, bring wage stubs for the month prior to the month you visit the agency. Bring letter from Social Security Administration to confirm benefits or a statement that shows direct deposit.
- Name, date of birth, and social security card or numbers for each household member.
- A bill from your primary source of heat (used the MOST, to heat your home). Households that heat using wood/kerosene will not have a bill to submit.
Heating source bill: If the bill is not in applicants name, applicant must provide a written statement from the person whose name the bill is in (must be 18 & older), stating that applicant is responsible for payment of the heating expense.
Note: If you or someone you know is not physically able to come to the agency to apply, they may provide a trusted individual (representative) with a written statement authorizing them to apply for LIEAP on their behalf; must include a contact number. Please bring all information listed above in 1-5.
