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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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Housing & utilitiesProgramState program · MA

Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program

Free HEAP assistance to pay part of eligible households' winter heating expenses.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply through the MA HEAP portal or through the local agency by phone or in person; there is no application fee.

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    Apply through the MA HEAP portal or through the local agency by phone or in person; there is no application fee.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

MA; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • MA

What it offers

A limited payment toward the main heating source, usually to the supplier.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Massachusetts households responsible for heating costs, including heat included in rent, with gross income no higher than 60% of state median income and other requirements.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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Verification status
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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

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