General Topics and Information - Central East, Kawartha Lakes, Utility Assistance Programs - City of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton County

General Topics and Information - Central East

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Record #: CKL0513

Last Modified: 17 Jun 2025

Last Full Update: 16 Jun 2025

Description (Service)

Utility assistance available:

Arrears Support for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton is available for those needing assistance paying their utility bill through the City of Kawartha Lakes Housing and Homelessness Services. See separate listing for Haliburton or Kawartha Lakes.
Utility Assistance also available from the Heat Bank Haliburton County - see separate listing
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a grant program intended to provide emergency relief to eligible low-income customers who may be experiencing difficulty paying current arrears for their electricity or gas bill.
- Is is not intended to provide regular or ongoing bill payment assistance.
- The maximum grant amount that can be issued per client is up to $650 in emergency assistance for their electricity bills ($780 if their home is heated electrically) and $650 for natural gas bills.
Shelter Allowance See separate listing for Haliburton or Kawartha Lakes.
- If you are receiving Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program income support, you may be eligible for the Shelter Allowance.
- To apply, contact your local Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Office

Hours	Check separate listings for each record.
Areas Served	Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes
Eligibility	Check separate listings for each record.
Application	Check separate listings for each record.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Kawartha Lakes
Address & Map	Kawartha Lakes, ON Canada K9V 5R8