
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 | ||
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# 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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