Fuel Assistance Checklist

The Fuel Assistance Program provides seniors with a low income household to help pay home heating bills. The program runs from November 1st until April 30th. Eligibility is based on gross income, household size and vulnerability to heating costs. Fuel Assistance can assist with any primary heat type: oil, electricity, propane, kerosene, wood or coal. Also, if you are living in non-subsidized housing and your heat is included in your rent, Fuel Assistance can reimburse you for a portion of your rent. If you are renting an apartment that is subsidized and the cost of heat is included in your rent, you may not be eligible for Fuel Assistance; however, you may wish to apply to be enrolled in a Massachusetts utility discount program strictly based on income.

To apply you will need the following:

• Proof of income for all household members' most recent Social Security Benefit letter or the last 4 copies of your paystubs.
• Copy of 2024 taxes for self-employed
• Electric bill 2025
• Heating bill 2025
• Mortgage, homeowner's insurance, real estate tax or lease 2025
• Copy of Photo ID, front and back (current)
• Social Security cards and birth-dates for all household members.

For those of you who applied last year, you should have received your application (Blue Envelope) in the mail by now. If you need assistance making sure you have the correct documents, please give us a call. For those of you who are interested in applying for the first time, please call so that we can discuss the process and help you apply once applications are available. Please call us at 508-487-2462 (Press Option 3) for more information or to schedule an appointment.