What we do
We provide low income residents:
- Assistance paying for heating with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood or pellets.
- Assistance paying for cooling with electricity.
We also offer limited water and wastewater payment help to customers of certain utilities. Yours will contact you and encourage you to apply if you qualify.
How to apply
We are not currently accepting applications. We will accepting applications when the new program year starts on Oct. 1, 2022. Please see “Who we serve” below for when you are able to apply.
Who we serve
Heating and cooling assistance eligibility is based on total household income.
We prioritize assistance to seniors, those with disabilities, and households with young children.
- For 2022-23 heating assistance, we will start accepting applications:
- Oct. 1 from seniors (62) and households with a person identified as having a disability.
- Nov. 1 for the above group and also households with one or more children 6 and under.
After accepting applications from priority residents, we offer assistance to the general population as funds allow.
- We accept applications from the general public Dec. 1 through April 30 for heating, and Jun. 1 through Sept. 15 for cooling.
2022-23 income guidelines
| Household Unit Size | Annual Gross Income* | Monthly Gross Income* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,266 | $2,605.50 |
| 2 | $40,886 | $3,407.17 |
| 3 | $50,506 | $4,208.83 |
| 4 | $60,126 | $5,010.50 |
| 5 | $69,747 | $5,812.25 |
| 6 | $79,367 | $6,613.92 |
| 7 | $81,171 | $6,764.25 |
| 8 | $82,974 | $6,914.50 |
| 9 | $84,778 | $7,064.83 |
| 10 | $86,582 | $7,215.17 |
| 11 | $88,386 | $7,365.50 |
| 12 | $90,189 | $7,515.75 |
| Each additional member | $1,803 | $150.25 |
* Gross income means all household income before any deductions
