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Energy assistance program taking applications
from January 2022
by Johnston Now
Submitted BY JOHNSTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SMITHFIELD — Applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program are currently being taken for the priority group only and will continue through March 31, 2022 or until the LIEAP funds are exhausted.
Priority group applications for LIEAP, will be for households age 60 and above or disabled persons receiving services from the Division of Aging and Adult Services. Those individuals and families with the lowest income and highest relative energy cost are potentially eligible and may apply beginning Jan. 3 through March 31 or until funds are exhausted.
Eligible households will not receive a LIEAP check, as the payments will be made directly to the energy provider such as your power, gas, or fuel oil company. All households must make an application for heating assistance, as there will be no automatic approvals for Food and Nutrition Services recipients.
Applications can also be submitted via the ePass portal at www.nc.gov/services/ e-pass, and from there applications will need to be printed and mailed to the Johnston County Department of Social Services, Post Office Box 911, Smithfield, NC 27577; or placed in the outside drop box located at the Johnston County Department of Social Services at 714 North Street in Smithfield.
Office hours are 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Department of Social Services at 919-989-5300.
