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Lincoln County DSS Heating Assistance Available
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Lincoln County Department of Social Services
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides families a one-time vendor payment to help pay their heating bills. LIEAP runs from December thru March each year.
Priority in eligibility is given to households containing a person aged 60 and older or disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services from December 1st through December 31st or until funds are exhausted.
NOTE: Individuals in this priority group will receive an automated payment to their vendor if they currently receive Food and Nutrition Services and received LIEAP during the 2023-2024 season. These households will be notified of eligibility by the state.
Applications for all other households will be taken January 1st through March 31st or until all funds are exhausted.
Where Do I Apply?
· To apply in person: Lincoln County Department of Social Services located at 1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, N. C. 28092. Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (exception of holidays).
· To apply by telephone: Lincoln County Department of Social Services at (704)732-0738. Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (exception of holidays).
· To apply online: Visit the website epass.nc.gov
· Visit outreach locations across the county.
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