South Shore Community Action Council (SSCAC) provides eligible households with fuel assistance during the period of Nov. 1st-April 30th.
Please call (508) 696-3844 to make an appointment with Public Benefits Office so that we may better assist you in the Fuel Assistance process.
Applications maybe obtained from the office at 9 Airport Rd., Edgartown.
To apply you will need the following:
1. Proof of income (or lack of income).
You must be able to provide the last 4 weeks gross income for everyone in the household who is 18 years of age or older. All income sources, including Child Support, Veterans’ Assistance, TAFDC, Social Security, Pension and other Benefits, or Odd Jobs must be documented. In addition:
2. Other requirements include:
FY2025 Home Energy Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Benefit Levels
Eligibility is based on gross income, household size, and vulnerability to heating costs. Fuel Assistance can assist with any primary heat type: oil, natural gas, 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 the fuel assistance program; however, you may wish to apply to be enrolled in a Massachusetts utility discount program strictly based on income. In Massachusetts, the eligible income guidelines extend to households with incomes up to 60% of the State median income.
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MAXIMUM GROSS ANNUAL INCOME |
|---|---|
Family of 1 | $49,196 |
Family of 2 | $64,333 |
Family of 3 | $79,470 |
Family of 4 | $94,608 |
Family of 5 | $109,745 |
Family of 6 | $124,882 |
Family of 7 | $127,720 |
Family of 8 | $130,559 |
Processing of Applications:
It takes about 4-6 weeks for SSCAC to process applications. You will receive a letter in the mail within that timeframe as to your status. If your application has been accepted, SSCAC will send funds directly to your fuel provider. If your application is incomplete, they will notify you by mail with a request for additional documents or forms. You may also call SSCAC’s assistance line at (508) 746-6707 and follow the prompts to hear an automated message of the status of your application.
