Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Massachusetts
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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Massachusetts is $7,213 a month ($86,561 a year), which is 60% of state median income.
This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.
Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Massachusetts HEAP, commonly referred to as Fuel Assistance, helps low-income families and individuals in Massachusetts pay their heating bills during the winter season.
Eligible household may receive up to $600 per program year, with income limits set at 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). Priority is given to the most vulnerable households, including those with the lowest incomes and highest heating costs.
Special provisions are also made for those households whose heat is included in their rent and those living in subsidized housing.
What are the income guidelines for HEAP in Massachusetts?
Eligibility for HEAP is based on several factors, including but not limited to household size and combined gross annual income of household members as shown in the table below.
| Household Size | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $4,465 |
| 2 | $5,839 |
| 3 | $7,213 |
| 4 | $8,587 |
| 5 | $9,961 |
| 6 | $11,335 |
| 7 | $11,593 |
| 8 | $11,851 |
How do I apply for HEAP in Massachusetts?
Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis from October 1 through April 30. You can submit an application online , or in person through a network of local service providers in your area.
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(800) 632-8175
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