HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Low Income Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIEAP, is a federally funded utility assistance program. The application period begins Jan. 16, 2018, and ends March 31, 2017.

To qualify for LIEAP, applicants must be living at the address, be personally responsible for the heating and cooling costs, and have a combined gross income that does not exceed 130 percent of the federal poverty level. You can check the chart below.

Maximum Gross Monthly Income (before taxes):

1 person $1,307

2 people $1,760

3 people $2,213

4 people $2,665

5 people $3,118

6 people $3,571

7 people $4,024

** add $453 for each additional person **

A Westar representative will be assisting with LIEAP applications.

There will be assistance coming to Hutchinson on Jan. 22 at The Salvation Army at 700 N. Walnut from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Those seeking assistance need to bring utility account numbers, proof of income and social security numbers for all members of the household.