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Energy Assistance is a year round program. You can apply at any time during the year, but you can only receive benefits once each year and must reapply each fiscal year (July- June). If you are having trouble affording your utility or heating bill, you do not need a turn off notice to qualify for assistance.

EAFC provides cash assistance to families who have at least one child under the age of 21 living with them, and need emergency paying rent, utilities, or other urgent bills.

If eligible, customers may receive a grant for up to $2,000 towards their past due bill. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every five years, with certain exceptions.

Energy Assistance Staff will process your application to make sure all required information has been submitted. Please note that it can take up to 45 days to process an application. When submitting your application, please include the following information: Copy of applicant's photo identification.

If eligible, customers may receive a grant for up to $2,000 towards their past due bill. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every five years, with certain exceptions.

If you need help paying your utility bills, contact one of these organizations. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - fuel and weatherization assistance. Office of Home Energy Programs - fuel and utility assistance. Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program - discounted home heating oil.