Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - Chatham-Kent Intake
LEAP is emergency money for Chatham-Kent households behind on an electricity or natural gas bill and at risk of being cut off. In Chatham-Kent you apply through the Salvation Army, which is the local intake agency.
What you get
Money off your energy bill
Who it's for
People who hold the utility account and are behind on their electricity or natural gas bill, and who meet the income rules.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I found your housing support program and I want to check if I can apply. Can you tell me the current rules, documents needed, and the next step?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- People who hold the utility account and are behind on their electricity or natural gas bill, and who meet the income rules
- You apply through a local social-service intake agency, not directly with the utility
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
A one-time emergency credit on your utility account, up to the Ontario Energy Board program maximum. The Salvation Army confirms the current cap when you apply.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
People who hold the utility account and are behind on their electricity or natural gas bill, and who meet the income rules. You apply through a local social-service intake agency, not directly with the utility.
Good to know
Entegrus's low-income page names the Salvation Army (46 Orangewood Blvd, 519-354-1430 / 519-354-8353) as the Chatham-Kent LEAP intake agency - confirmed. LEAP is a provincial OEB program delivered through local agencies, so level = provincial with a local intake. Removed the specific ~$650/$780 dollar caps from benefit_amount: the Entegrus page lists LEAP maximums as 'not specified' and OEB caps change, so quoting them would be a guess - framed as 'OEB program maximum, confirmed at intake'. Overlaps with the Salvation Army Community & Family Services listing on purpose since LEAP is a distinct named program. Confidence raised to high (intake agency + program both confirmed on official Entegrus page).
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