To receive LEAP, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident or be part of a household with a legal resident;
- You must pay heating costs to an energy company or as part of rent; and
- You must meet these income limits:
Number of people Highest monthly income
in house before taxes
1 $1,670
2 $2,246
3 $2,823
4 $3,400
5 $3,976
6 $4,553
7 $5,129
8 $5,706
*Each additional person in the home increases the monthly income limit by $577.
Income guidelines valid 2009/2010 season, which begins Nov. 1, 2009.