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POLK COUNTY—Polk County Health and Human Services Agency is accepting applications from Polk County households that include a resident who is 60 years of age and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the NC DHHS Division of Aging.

All households can apply from January 2 through March 31, or while funds last.

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) payments will be distributed automatically to heating vendors beginning in December 2024 if a member of the household is age 60 or older or a person with a disability receiving services through the NC DHHS Division of Aging, currently receives Food and Nutrition Services, and received a LIEAP payment during the 2023-2024 season.

Households meeting the requirements for the automatic payment are being notified of their eligibility through November 2024 and do not need to re-apply for LIEAP.

Any household with a person 60 or older or with a disability and is receiving services through the Division of Aging who did not receive notice of an automated payment can apply online at epass.nc.gov. Applicants can also call their county department of social services to apply by phone, in person or print a paper application from epass.nc.gov to mail, fax or drop off at their county department of social services.

To be eligible for the LIEAP program, a household must:

• Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility requirements,
• Have income equal to or less than 130% of the federal poverty limit, and
• Be responsible for their heating cost.

For more information on the Low-Income Energy Assistance program, visit www.ncdhhs.gov.