Community Development Council Durham

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)


Description

One-time financial assistance

  • for low-income customers with up to $650 in emergency assistance for non-electric heating homes, and $780 if the home is heated with electricity
  • for emergency situations only and is not meant to provide with ongoing help to pay bills
  • grant is credited directly toward energy bill
  • all decisions can be appealed
  • cannot receive more money than is owed on energy bill
Eligibility
Residents of Durham Region who are Whitby Hydro (Elexicon) and OPUC Networks customers; must be the utility holder; disconnection notice is not required to be eligible; Hydro One, Elexicon (Veridian) and Enbridge customers in Durham Region call United Way Simcoe Muskoka LEAP Hotline 1-855-487-5327
Application Process
Must be pre-screened by telephone before in-person interview for assistance; documents required for interview include proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement
Documents Required
Proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement
Toll Free
1-866-746-3696
Office
905-686-2661
Fax
905-686-0984
Web Site
http://www.cdcd.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
458 Fairall St
Unit 4
Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Last Updated On
April 11, 2026
Last Verified On
August 15, 2025
Address
458 Fairall St, Unit 4
Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6
Cross street: Westney Rd and Fairall St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates: Year round or upon the availability of funds
Service Area(s)
Durham Region