Somerville invited to learn about financial assistance for home heating costs

On November 19, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Information and registration event on Thursday, November 21, 5-7 p.m.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services (HHS) Department, and the Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program invite Somerville and Cambridge community members to learn more about financial assistance available to help with home heating costs this winter.

The program helps low-income residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay their winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Renters and homeowners in both cities are eligible if they meet federal income guidelines. Eligible persons may also submit an application for the heating assistance program while at the event.

The information session and registration event hosted by HHS will be held on Thursday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the City Hall Annex Building (50 Evergreen Ave.).

Attendees are asked to bring the following documents if they are interested in starting an application:

Photo identification
List of all household members
Proof of incom

Information on your heating bills
An active lease or mortgage statement

Eligibility Requirements

This program is for residents with household incomes, before taxes, of less than 60 percent of the state median income.

The most recent income levels are as follows:

Household Size	60% of Estimated State Median Income
1	$49,196
2	$64,333
3	$79,470
4	$94,608
5	$109,745
6	$124,882

To learn more about the Fuel Assistance Program, go to somervillema.gov/heatingassistance or call (617) 349-6252 x 02139. To submit a first-time application online, please visit toapply.org/CCDHS.