Programs that help pay heating bills in Colorado.
There are really four main heating bill assistance programs in Colorado, and they include LEAP, the Property Rebate program (PTC), Energy Outreach Colorado, as well as weatherization. In addition, several local charities and government agencies will offer other support. Get information on each of these CO programs that help with heating costs below.
In general, hundreds of households of low-income households (including seniors, the disabled and unemployed) are supported by emergency heating assistance programs in Colorado every year. People need to apply at a local non-profit agency in their city, a social service office or other locations. Centers are located in all cities and counties, including in Denver.
Colorado non-profits and charities that assist with heating costs
Energy Outreach Colorado is a leading non-profit that covers the entire state, including the cities of Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs. Most of the heating bill assistance is arranged for low income seniors, working poor, and the disabled. The funds from the organizations, which is the result of donations to Energy Outreach help people pay for their bills as well as energy conservation measures. So the goal is to provide short term help while addressing longer term challenges.
It is important to know that many Energy Outreach programs are supported by donations and contributions from the public at large as well as local businesses. Many people who benefit would have their health at risk if they had their power disconnected during the winter. Phone number is 303-825-8750, or find more details on Energy Outreach heating assistance in Colorado.
Colorado community action energy programs provide grants as well as applications to government heating bill assistance programs. In effect, the local non-profits offer families or single people multiple options. Whether it is assistance in applying for LEAP to pay heating costs or a direct grant from a local office, financial resources are offered. More on energy help from Colorado community action agencies.
Government heating assistance programs
The Property Tax, Rent, and Heat Rebate is for seniors, the disabled, or surviving spouses. The program is often called PTC in Colorado. The state of Colorado will distribute tax rebates for home heating payments. The government will provide emergency help, grant money and homeless prevention services to the vulnerable that qualify. State residents can apply at a Taxpayer Service Center for the PTC rebate, and get more details here. https://tax.colorado.gov/PTC-rebate.
Families across Colorado can apply for heating assistance from LEAP. Tens of thousands of families, including those in the cities of Denver and Boulder, use these funds to pay their heating and natural gas bills. It is the main federally funded LIHEAP program that is just known as LEAP. Most of the funding goes to pay winter heating costs, whether electric, gas, propane or another fuel.
Applications are accepted at local social service and community action agencies. It runs from November to April, is only available to qualified US Citizens. The heating program is focused on low income families as well as senior citizens in Colorado. EAP energy bill grants are often combined with free weatherization measures in CO. Learn more on heating bill help from the Colorado EAP and weatherization low income assistance. Or call 1-866-432-8435 to apply.
The government Weatherization Program offers energy efficiency, conservation, and education measures to low-income Colorado families. The money will help low income people in older and less energy efficient homes pay for energy efficiency upgrades, which will help them save money on future heating bills. Homeowners can get help to pay for Energy Star appliances, extra insulation, furnace repairs, new windows and lighting such as CFL bulbs. The government will also help pay for insulation as well as heating equipment upgrades.
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