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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 $43,284 1 $71,500
2 $56,604 2 $81,700
3 $69,924 3 $91,900
4 $83,256 4 $102,100
5 $96,576 5 $110,300
6 $109,896 6 $118,450
7 $112,392 7 $126,650
8 $114,888 8 $134,800

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?

Finding and repairing dripping faucets and leaking toilets saves water and money.

Running the dishwasher only when it's full can save water and money. Do small loads by hand.

You can save water when washing smaller loads by selecting the setting for the corresponding water level.