Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Resource Fair

Meet with Local Agencies to Apply for Help

LIEAP can help pay your home heating bills. Rental tenants and homeowners in Kansas can apply for LIEAP funds. Also, meet with local organizations who offer direct support resource programs.

What should I bring to apply?

The application provides the information needed to determine eligibility for your household. ?Answer all the questions on the application to the best of your ability. 

Please also provide copies of the following information:

• Proof of income (earned and unearned) for anyone living in the residence. Common examples are recent pay stubs, a "proof of income letter" or "benefit letter."  
• Copy of all fuel bills (gas, electric, propane, etc.) or account numbers. Scanning and printing will be available at this event if you have the information on your smartphone app or in your email. If you have a shutoff notice or past-due bill, please bring it.
• Proof of child support payments received or the court order.
• If in subsidized housing, or if your heating costs are included in your monthly rent, provide a copy of your rental agreement.

What is LIEAP?
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.?? Learn more at the Energy Assistance LIEAP page from the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

When can I apply for LIEAP for 2026?
The 2026 LIEAP application period begins January 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. and ends March 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. Create a? DCF Self-Service Portal account or use your existing login to apply. Applications will not be accepted, and payments will not be issued until the season officially opens on January 20, 2026.? 

Who is eligible for LIEAP?
To qualify for LIEAP, applicants must meet the following requirements:? An adult living at the address must be personally responsible for paying the heating costs at the current residence, payable either to the landlord, utility company, or fuel supplier. ?The combined gross income (before deductions) of all persons living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. View the maximum monthly gross income guidelines.

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