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SUMMARY: Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Resource Fair
LOCATION:Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library\nTopeka and Shawnee Coun
 ty Public Library
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DESCRIPTION:LIEAP can help pay your home heating bills. Rental tenants and
  homeowners in Kansas can apply for LIEAP funds. Also\, meet with local or
 ganizations who offer direct support resource programs..\nhttps://tscpl.li
 bnet.info/event/15357293
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>What should I bring to apply?</str
 ong></p>\n<p>The application provides the information needed to determine 
 eligibility for your household.&nbsp\;?Answer all the questions on the app
 lication to the best of your ability.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Please also provide c
 opies of the following information:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of income (earned
  and unearned) for anyone living in the residence. Common examples are rec
 ent pay stubs\, a "proof of income letter" or "benefit letter." &nbsp\;</l
 i>\n<li>Copy of all fuel bills (gas\, electric\, propane\, etc.) or accoun
 t numbers. Scanning and printing will be available at this event if you ha
 ve the information on your smartphone app or in your email. If you have a 
 shutoff notice or past-due bill\, please bring it.</li>\n<li>Proof of chil
 d support payments received or the court order.</li>\n<li>If in subsidized
  housing\, or if your heating costs are included in your monthly rent\, pr
 ovide a copy of your rental agreement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What is LIE
 AP?</strong><br />The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a fe
 derally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of the
 ir home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.?? Learn mor
 e at the <a href="https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistan
 ce.aspx">Energy Assistance LIEAP</a> page from the Kansas Department for C
 hildren and Families.</p>\n<p><strong>When can I apply for LIEAP for 2026?
 <br /></strong>The 2026&nbsp\;LIEAP application period begins January 20\,
  2026\, at 8 a.m. and ends March 31\, 2026\, at 5&nbsp\;p.m.&nbsp\;Create 
 a?&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistan
 ce.aspx">DCF Self-Service Portal account</a> or use your existing login to
  apply. Applications will not be accepted\, and payments will not be issue
 d until the season officially opens on January 20\, 2026.?&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>
 <strong>Who is eligible for LIEAP?</strong><br />To qualify for LIEAP\, ap
 plicants must meet the following requirements:? An adult living at the add
 ress must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs at the cu
 rrent residence\, payable either to the landlord\, utility company\, or fu
 el supplier. ?The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons
  living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. V
 iew the <a href="https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistanc
 e.aspx">maximum monthly gross income guidelines</a>.</p>\nhttps://tscpl.li
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