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Home Heating Assistance Still Available

A family of four with a combined income of $61,184 or less is eligible.

 

From Thames Valley Council for Community Action:

Home Heating Assistance Still Available

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Winter may be winding down but for area residents home heating costs continue to mount. The average cost to heat a home with oil in Connecticut is $2,078; a challenge to any budget.

But help may be available.

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The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program provides cash assistance toward a homes primary source of heat (oil, gas, electric, wood, pellets, propane, etc). Households with income falling below 60 percent of state median income  --$31,815.00 for a household of one, $61,184.00 for a family of four -- are encouraged to apply.

The Thames Valley Council for Community Action has taken over 8,500 applications to date and will continue to take applications through April 30.

To schedule an appointment please call (860)425-6681.

 


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