Do you need help paying your energy bill and staying warm this winter? Learn more about energy assistance programs, including Colorado LEAP.
Colorado LEAP is now open for the 2024-25 winter season. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
What is LEAP?
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program. It helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs.
The LEAP program provides assistance with heating costs, equipment repair and/or replacement of inoperable heating tools. While the program is not intended to pay the entire cost of home heating, it aims to help alleviate some of the burdens that come with Colorado's colder months.
You can apply for the benefit every year, and as many times as you would like.
Am I eligible for LEAP?
You may qualify for LEAP benefits if you:
- Pay home heating costs, either directly to a utility company or to a landlord as part of rent.
- Earn a maximum family household income that does not exceed 60% of the state median income level.
- Provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S., for you and household members born outside of the U.S. Valid forms of identification include:
- Naturalization Certificate, or
- Born Abroad Certificate, or
- U.S. Passport
- Permanent Resident Card, or
- Documentation of Refugee or Asylee status
Use the table below to determine your monthly gross income according to your household size. Household refers to all people living with you and for whom you are financially responsible. The table below will displays updated income guidelines for the 2024-2025 season that begins November 1, 2024 and ends April 30, 2025.
| Household Size |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
| 1 |
$3,382 |
| 2 |
$4,423 |
| 3 |
$5,464 |
| 4 |
$6,505 |
| 5 |
$7,545 |
| 6 |
$8,586 |
| 7 |
$8,781 |
| 8 |
$8,977 |
| Each Additional Person |
$195 |
Visit the Colorado LEAP website at the link below for more eligibility information:
Learn more about Colorado LEAP
Learn more about Colorado LEAP
Apply for LEAP
There are several ways to apply for LEAP:
Apply Online
You can apply for PEAK online through Colorado PEAK:
Apply for LEAP Online (Link opens in new window)
Download an Application Packet
Download an application packet to apply for LEAP:
Then, return your completed application packet one of the following ways:
- Drop off at one of our main locations
- Richard T. Castro Human Services Center (1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204)
- Denver Human Services East Office (3815 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205)
- Arie P. Taylor Municipal Center (4685 Peoria St. Denver, CO 80239)
- Mail the application in a stamped and addressed envelope to:
LEAP
PO Box 39200
Colorado Springs, CO 80949
Request a Paper Application by Mail
To request a paper application mailed to your address, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435)
Then, return your completed application packet one of the following ways:
- Drop off at one of our main locations
- Richard T. Castro Human Services Center (1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80204)
- Denver Human Services East Office (3815 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205)
- Arie P. Taylor Municipal Center (4685 Peoria St. Denver, CO 80239)
- Mail the application in a stamped and addressed envelope to:
LEAP
PO Box 39200
Colorado Springs, CO 80949
Apply by Phone (Emergencies Only)
If you are having a heating emergency, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to apply over the phone.
Questions?
We are here to support you! If you have questions about LEAP, contact our Denver Human Services LEAP team: