This heating season, more Massachusetts residents will be able to get help paying oil, electric, natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood, coal, and/or other heating costs. The LIHEAP program (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), commonly known as "fuel assistance," has raised its income eligibility guidelines (PDF) to 60% or less of the median annual income. For example, the cap is now $53,608 for a family of four.
For information on where to refer eligible clients, see this directory by Massachusetts city/town.
Other resources
Those whose incomes fall just above the fuel assistance guidelines may be able to get help from the Good Neighbor Energy Fund, which offers assistance to people between 60-80% of Massachusetts’ median income.
Clients may also call the Massachusetts Heat Line toll-free at 1-800-632-8175 for information. In addition, many local utilities offer help with reducing home energy costs, which can also be obtained by calling MassSave at 1-800-632-8300.
More information is available at the official LIHEAP site.
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