How to Get Free Heating Oil

Heating oil can be quite costly, and unfortunately many families cannot afford to pay to heat their homes every day during the cold winter months. This is why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and some charities offer low income families grants towards the purchase of heating oil. However, not everyone is eligible to receive heating oil aid, so it is important you find out the eligibility requirement before you start filling out the paperwork.

Recent utility bills
Pay stubs
Proof of income
Proof of address
Proof of the number of family members living with you
Social Security cards
Proof of U.S. citizenship or residency permit

Instructions

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  Call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 866-674-6327 to find out where the nearest Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program office is (LIHEAP). Alternatively, contact LIHEAP by sending an email to [email protected]. LIHEAP provides help for low-income families with their energy bills.
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  Fill out the application form following the instructions on the LIHEAP form. Provide copies of your recent utility bills, pay stubs, proof of income, address and the number of family members living with you. Send a copy of your Social Security card and proof of U.S. citizenship or residency permit.
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  Apply for heating oil assistance from the Citizens' Energy charity, which provides help to low-income families in many U.S. states. Check on its website to determine whether you live in a state where Citizens' Energy operates. Currently 23 states participate in the Citizens' Energy program.
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  Contact the Citizen's Energy (CE) head office to find out whether you are eligible by calling 617-338-6300 or by emailing [email protected].
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  Fill out the application form following the directions on the form. You may need to supply your recent utility bills, pay stubs, proof of income, address and the number of family members living with you.
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  Contact the mayor's office, and county and state governments where you live or call 1-877-JOE-4-OIL to inquire about other local or statewide heating oil assistance programs.

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