Energy Assistance

The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program benefits thousands of homeowners and renters throughout the state. The Federal Program is designed to provide financial assistance to needy households in an effort to make energy costs more affordable during the winter heating season. This assistance is helps with your main heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal or wood. Households eligible for the winter heating program may also be eligible to receive weatherization assistance. This program is intended to make small home improvements that help to conserve energy and, in turn, lower heating bills. On behalf of the Community Action Agency, TEAM Inc, the Department of Human Services has been designated as an official intake site for Milford Residents.  
 
 *To inquire about eligibility, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Department of Human Services at 203-783-3253.*

To apply for assistance, applicants must provide the following documents along with the application:

  • Social Security Numbers for all household members
  • Date of Birth for all household members (birth certificates are not required)
  • Name of participating deliverable fuel vendor (for oil and propane)
  • Current utility bills (Natural Gas-if you heat with gas-and Electric bill)
  • Rent receipt or lease (or mortgage statement if you own) if heat is included in your rent or common charges
  • Water bill
  • Documentation of gross income (Monthly or covering 4 weeks).
    • Please bring the following documentation that applies to you and ALL household members who are over 18. See below for acceptable types of documentation
      • Employment paystubs from earnings
      • Social Security/and or SSI and Veterans benefit verification  
      • Pension verification (statement or letter from pension company; we cannot use the bank statement)
      • Unemployment History Printout
      • Alimony/Child Support legal documents or letter from person who pays support (how much and how often)
      • Rental Income
      • Self-Employment Income
      • DSS State Cash Assistance award letter or SNAP benefits (may be automatically eligible)
      • Signed and Dated Statement from friends/relatives contributing to your household stating amount and frequency
      • Worker’s Compensation (documentation of amount and frequency)

*If you receive SNAP (food stamps), DSS cash assistance (TFA, Refugee, or State Supplement) or SSI benefits, your household may be categorically eligible. Please provide documentation with name and address of household member who receives one or more of these benefits.

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