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SEASONAL FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Last Assured

10/02/2024

Physical Address

200 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Suite 6, Bennington, VT 05201-1918

Hours

In Person: Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm; Telephone: 8:00am-4:30pm

Fax

(802) 447-6972

Voice

(877) 403-7668

Toll-Free | Interview Unit

Application process

By Website; In person at local Economic Service Division Office; Telephone Benefits Service Center to request a paper application be mailed to you; Mail completed paper application to Economic Services Division, Application & Document Processing Center, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-1500

Eligibility

Homeowners; Renters; Subsidized Renters; Income Guidelines Apply (check attached document "2024-25 Income Guidelines"); There are different rules for various situations. The best way to determine eligibility is to apply

Agency info

VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - ECONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION

The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Economic Services Division (DCF-ESD) administers state and federal programs that help individuals and families meet their basic needs, including 3SquaresVT, Essential Person, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.