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How to apply for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Crisis Intervention (CIP) — Mecklenburg County DSS
Mecklenburg County Department of Community Resources (Social Services), which administers North Carolina's LIEAP (heating) and Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for Mecklenburg County.
Who it's for
North Carolina's Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time payment toward heating costs, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply starting December 1; other eligible households apply starting in January, until funds run out. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov, by phone, or at the county DSS office.
Mecklenburg: LIEAP/CIP are income-based and first-come while funds last; the county DSS makes the final decision. Apply via ePASS (epass.nc.gov) or the Mecklenburg County DSS.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent heating bill
- Proof of Mecklenburg County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 704-336-3000
Renewals
annual application per program year
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