Program Description
The Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Fuel Assistance) provides eligible households with help in paying winter heating bills. The program pays benefits of fixed amounts based on household income. An additional benefit is available to eligible households having a high-energy burden. Local administering agencies determine household eligibility based on annualized income and the number of members in the household. The agency then will make payments towards the heating bills to the primary heat source vendor (oil, propane, wood or coal dealer, or gas or electric utility). Special provisions are made for those households whose heat is included in their rent and those living in subsidized housing.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Massachusetts, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,420 if one person lives in the household; $27,380 if two people live in the household; $34,340 if three people live in the household; $41,300 if four people live in the household; $48,260 if five people live in the household; $55,220 if six people live in the household; or $62,180 if seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,960 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For more information on Massachusetts LIHEAP, please
visit:
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=ehedterminal&L=3%26L0=Home%26L1=Community+Devel...
To speak with a representative regarding LIHEAP, please call the
Massachusetts Cold Relief Energy Assistance Program Heat Line:
800-632-8175
To write it to the Massachusetts LIHEAP, please
contact:
Massachusetts Department of
Housing & Community Development
Division of Neighborhood Services
Bureau of Energy Programs
100 Cambridge Street,Suite 300
Boston,
MA
02114
Managing Agency
Massachusetts
http://www.mass.gov
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