Changes made in Local Energy Assistance Programs

Currituck County Social Services wants to make the public aware of changes made in the Energy Assistance Programs available to Currituck County residents. These changes include:

• Households will no longer receive a Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) check in February.
• Energy payments will be paid directly to the heating provider, such as your power, gas or fuel oil company.
• Households must apply for LIEAP Heating Assistance. No one is automatically eligible.
• Applications for LIEAP will begin December 1, 2011 for households in which all members are age 60 and older OR at least one household member is disabled (receiving SSI, SSA or VA disability payments) AND is being provided services through the Department of Aging and Adult Services.
• Applications for all other households will be taken from February 1 through March 31 or until funds are exhausted.

For more information, contact the Currituck County Department of Social Services at 252-232-3083.