Which Utilities Affordability Programs do you qualify for?#
Step 1: Confirm that you are a Fort Collins Utilities electric, water or wastewater customer.
Step 2: Determine your household's gross annual income (the amount of money that everyone in your household earns over the course of a year, before taxes).
Step 3: Reference the table below to determine which affordability programs you qualify for and apply.
| 60% Colorado State Median Income | 80% Larimer County Area Median Income | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| # in Household | Income Limit | # in Household | Income Limit |
| 1 | $36,972 | 1 | $60,100 |
| 2 | $48,360 | 2 | $68,650 |
| 3 | $59,736 | 3 | $77,250 |
| 4 | $71,112 | 4 | $85,800 |
| 5 | $82,500 | 5 | $92,700 |
| 6 | $93,876 | 6 | $99,550 |
| 7 | $96,012 | 7 | $106,400 |
| 8 | $98,148 | 8 | $113,300 |
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You may qualify for: Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP): help with wintertime heating costs Income-Qualified Assistance Program (IQAP): reduced utility rate - LEAP customers are automatically enrolled |
You may qualify for: Payment Assistance Fund (PAF): emergency assistance for customers with a past-due utility bill Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy Program (CARE): free weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades |
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Did You Know?
Ensuring programmable thermostats are programmed correctly can save energy and costs.
Pre-heating your home before 5 p.m. in the winter and coasting through the on-peak hours can save money on your utility bill.
Watering every third day helps the grass develop deeper roots and use moisture deep in the ground.