The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time annual vendor payment to help eligible families pay for their heating expense.
The good news is, if you received a LIEAP payment last year, there’s no need to re-apply; an automatic payment will be generated to that same account this fiscal year, according to information from Warren County Department of Social Services.
The state mails notices in November to each family from the 2023-2024 pre-populated application information, complete with instructions on how to report any household changes. Recipients 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 2023-2024 LIEAP application will be used to approve the household for 2024-2025 benefits. The recipient will be informed that an automated LIEAP payment was made.
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 receives services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services. Households with individuals age 60 or older are potentially eligible during the month of December or until funds are exhausted.
· Applications from the 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:
1. Photo Identification
2. Mail or document showing current address (rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
3. Information about your household’s 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.
4. Recent statement for savings or checking accounts.
5. Name, date of birth & social security card or numbers for each household member.
6. A bill from your primary source of heat (used the MOST, to heat your home). Households that heat with wood/kerosene, will not have a bill to submit.
Heating source bill-If the bill is not in applicant’s 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.
Applicants who are not physically able to come to the agency to apply 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 1-6.
