The Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which pays a portion of heating cost for eligible households,

is now accepting applications. HEAP is a free, statewide resource that assists eligible renters and homeowners by paying a

portion of their winter heating bills directly to their heating companies from November 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025.

The HEAP program is administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities in

partnership with Local Administering Agencies across the state.

No matter what type of heating source you have, HEAP may be able to help you pay a portion of your winter heating bills.

All Massachusetts residents are encouraged to explore eligibility for this free program and apply for assistance.

All Massachusetts residents whose gross income is 60% of the estimated state median income (for example, $64,333 for a

family of 2 and $94,608 for a family of 4) or less are encouraged to explore eligibility for this free program. Eligibility

requirements, include but are not limited to household size and combined gross annual income of residents 18 and older.

More information on income limits and benefit amounts can be found here https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy-2025-heap-income-

eligibility-benefit-chart-june-30-2024/download. 

Enrollment is now open. The heating season runs from November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025, and eligible households may

have a portion of their home heating n paid through HEAP during that time. Applications are accepted through April 30, 2025.

Eligible Massachusetts households can apply online at www.toapply.org/MassHEAP.