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Fuel
Assistance Program
Fuel
Assistance
NSCAP’s
Fuel Assistance program helps qualified applicants’
pay for a portion of their home heating bill. The program
runs from November 1 to April 30.
Program Eligibility
Homeowners and renters, including households whose cost of
heat is included in the rent, may apply. Eligibility is based
on household size and the gross annual income of every household
member, 18 years of age or older. Household income cannot
exceed 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Click
here for the current income guidelines.(pdf)
Registration/Sign-Up Information
First
time applicants must make an appointment. Applications are
mailed to current fuel assistance clients in August or September.
Applications are not available online.
Applicants should
be aware that they will need to provide documentation of their
income, household expenses, utility expenses, as well as photo
identification and social security cards for all household
members. Click
here for a list of commonly requested documents.(doc)
Contact Information
For information
on the status of an application: 978-531-8810
To make an appointment with the Fuel Assistance staff: 978-531-0767
x136
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