Program Eligibility Information
If you heat your home with #2 home heating oil, you may qualify for a one-time benefit of up to $680.
Your total gross household income must be more than 60% but less than 100% of the State Median Income (SMI).
Applications for this one-time benefit will open in December 2026.
To recieve a notification of when the progam opens:
- Please fill out this linked form: Expanded Heating Assistance Interest Form. Please Note: this is not the application for this program.
Income Eligibility:
Middle-income households that heat with #2 home heating oil with a total gross income of more than 60% but less than 100% of the state median income could be eligible for an estimated one-time emergency benefit of up to $680.
| Household size | Above 60% State Median Income (for fiscal 2027) | 100% State Median Income (for fiscal 2027) | Estimated One-Time Emergency Benefit for Heating Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $53,586 | $89,308 | Up to $680 |
| 2 | $70,074 | $116,788 | |
| 3 | $86,562 | $144,268 | |
| 4 | $103,050 | $171,749 | |
| 5 | $119,537 | $199,227 | |
| 6 | $136,025 | $226,707 |