Fuel Assistance

Eligible homeowners and renters can receive a payment of a portion of heating bills from November 1st 2008 to April 30, 2009. LIHEAP will allow a payment of 30% towards monthly rent, if heating costs are includes in rent.

Utility Discounts

Individuals and families eligible for LIHEAP are automatically submitted to utility companies for enrollment in special discount programs. bullet Low Income Gas Rate, sponsored by Bay State Gas, provides a discount of approximately 20% off their gas bill. bullet Lifeline Telephone Assistance, sponsored by NYNEX, provides for a discount of $9.50 on their telephone bill. Only one telephone line per household is eligible. bullet LIHEAP eligible participants qualify for a R-2 rate from Mass. Electric . This is a discounted rate of 33% off electric bills.