Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for Denver Residents

The information on this page is intended for people who live in Denver County. If you live outside of Denver County, please visit the Colorado Department of Human Services LEAP webpage, or call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435).

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Do you live in Denver County and need help paying your energy bill and staying warm this winter? Learn more about energy assistance programs, including Colorado LEAP.
 
Colorado LEAP is closed for the 2025-26 winter season. The 2026-27 winter season will open on November 1, 2026.

Get Emergency Help

Are you are struggling to pay your energy bill? Do you need to repair or replace a broken heating system? Energy Outreach Colorado’s Bill Payment Assistance Program can help. Visit their website or call: 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435)

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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.

Learn More About LEAP

Colorado LEAP is closed for the 2025-26 winter season. The 2026-27 winter season will open on November 1, 2026.

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.

Learn more about Colorado LEAP

Questions?

If you live in Denver County:

This information is intended only for Denver County residents. If you live outside of Denver County, call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435)

Contact our Denver Human Services LEAP team:

If you live outside of Denver County:

Contact the Colorado LEAP team:

Electrifying Denver's Homes

Homeowners can now leverage funding from Xcel Energy, the Colorado Energy Office, and soon, Power Ahead Colorado to offset the cost of heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, EV charging, and more.

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Get Emergency Help

Energy Outreach Colorado provides emergency help with energy bills and furnace repairs.

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