Get Help Heating Your Home

Dear Fellow Vermonter,

This could be a tough winter for many Vermonters. The costs of heating oil and kerosene, as well as many other basic necessities, are on the rise. I wanted to mention to you that assistance is still available to help eligible Vermonters afford their heating and electric bills. In addition to Seasonal Fuel Assistance for all fuel types through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the state of Vermont recently provided more than $15 million to expand Seasonal Fuel Assistance for households that use heating oil and kerosene and doubled the funding for the Crisis Fuel Assistance Program for all eligible households.

Bottom line: if you need help this winter, do not hesitate to take advantage of available programs. My office has put together some information about what is available. The programs listed below can help keep your family safe and warm this winter. Please help spread the word in your communities.

If you need help navigating fuel assistance programs, please reach out to your local Community Action Agency. You can find one that serves your area at https://dcf.vermont.gov/contacts/partners/caps or by calling 2-1-1. And as always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if you have questions or need assistance. You can reach us by calling 802-862-0697 or our toll-free number 1-800-339-9834.

Don’t wait to apply! Get this process started today to get the assistance you need.

Sincerely,