Low Income Energy Assistance Program Launches December 10
Pitt County Department of Social Services announces 2025-26 LIEAP guidelines
PITT COUNTY, N.C. – The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS), will launch for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. LIEAP provides a one-time vendor payment for eligible families who need assistance with home heating expenses. Complete program details, along with a list of locations to apply can be found below or on the Pitt County website at www.PittCountyNC.gov/LIEAP.
2025-26 Program Guidelines
Applications will be taken from December 10, 2025 - March 31, 2026. Online applications may be submitted starting December 10, 2025 through the ePASS Portal (http://epass.nc.gov). Applications will be taken at various locations during the days and times posted on page 2. When all funds are spent, the program will end (applications will no longer be accepted). Pitt County DSS will submit LIEAP payments directly to the vendors. Benefit amounts are based on household size and income.
Applicants may apply online, by telephone, by submitting a paper application via the U.S. Postal Service or by fax to the Pitt County Human Services Center (address and fax number on page 2). Applications may also be dropped off at the Pitt County Human Services Center. Interested individuals may call Pitt County Human Services Center at 252-902-1171 for more information.
Priority Group
- Households with a person age 60 or older, or an individual receiving disability benefits and services through the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services can begin applying as early as December 10, 2025.
- Applicants who fall outside of this priority group can apply beginning January 2, 2026.
- ALL applicants can apply until the end of program period, which runs through March 31, 2026 or until all funds are spent.
Income Verification
Income verification is required for all applicants. Those applying will need verification of all income received the month prior to the date of application.
This includes:
- Gross wages received in the month prior to the month of your application
- Gross amount of Social Security benefits
- Gross amount of SSI
- Gross amount of VA income Gross amount of any retirement received
- Child support and contributions received from anyone outside your home
- Any other income received
- Names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers of all household members
- Proof of how the home is heated (name / address of provider with account number)
- Everyone who lives in the household must be included
Where to Apply
Pitt County Human Services Center
203 Government Circle Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-902-1171
Fax: 252-902-1868
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
apply by telephone*
Northern Pitt Improvement Association
2197 Old River Road Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-215-3064
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bethel Advocacy Center
130 West Washington Street Bethel, NC 27812
Phone: 252-825-7575
Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2921 Briery Swamp Road Stokes, NC 27884
Phone: 252-795-3603
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Triumph Community Outreach Ministries
7874 US 264 East Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252-975-6944
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pentecostal Temple Building Better Lives Center INC
2753 West 5th St Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-367-1983
Every Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Sonya Scott at 252-902-1110.
The Mission of Pitt County Government is to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of our community by advocating for and providing quality services in a friendly and cost-effective manner. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov