Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps Connecticut residents afford to heat their homes. Applications for CEAP typically take 30-45 minutes. Basic benefits for your heating bill range between $180 and $530, depending on your situation. These benefits are usually paid directly to your utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for additional free tank fills. You may also qualify for heating shut-off protections, become eligible to sign up for a payment plan to reduce your primary utility heating costs, and receive free heating equipment replacement and/or repairs.
Your household may be eligible for CEAP if your annual household income falls at or below 60% of the state’s median income.
You can apply online at https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/applyonline or via mail or over the phone. For more information, contact your local Community Action Agency.