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Community Development Council Durham

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

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Description

One-time financial assistance

  • for low-income customers with up to $650 in emergency assistance for non-electric heating homes, and $780 if the home is heated with electricity
  • for emergency situations only and is not meant to provide with ongoing help to pay bills
  • grant is credited directly toward energy bill
  • all decisions can be appealed
  • cannot receive more money than is owed on energy bill
Eligibility
Residents of Durham Region who are Whitby Hydro (Elexicon) and OPUC Networks customers; must be the utility holder; disconnection notice is not required to be eligible; Hydro One, Elexicon (Veridian) and Enbridge customers in Durham Region call United Way Simcoe Muskoka LEAP Hotline 1-855-487-5327
Application Process
Must be pre-screened by telephone before in-person interview for assistance; documents required for interview include proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement
Toll Free
1-866-746-3696
Office
905-686-2661
Fax
905-686-0984
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Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
458 Fairall St
Unit 4
Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
Proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Last Updated On
July 23, 2024
Address
458 Fairall St, Unit 4
Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6
Cross street: Westney Rd and Fairall St
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates: Year round or upon the availability of funds
Service Area(s)
Durham Region
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