Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP / LIHEAP)

Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, delivered via ABCD

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP / LIHEAP) in its Boston, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

HEAP (federally known as LIHEAP) provides up to $1,000 in direct heating bill assistance for Massachusetts households earning at or below 60% of State Median Income. Massachusetts received over $146 million in LIHEAP funding for the 2025-2026 heating season. In Boston, ABCD administers the program. Qualifying for HEAP also opens access to weatherization (WAP) and utility discount rates.

Direct benefit: up to $1,000 for deliverable fuels (oil, propane); up to $850 for natural gas/electric utility. Income limit: 60% SMI. Program runs Nov 1, Apr 30.

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Key Details

  • Up to $1,000 direct heating bill assistance (oil/propane) or $850 (gas/electric)
  • Income limit: 60% of Massachusetts State Median Income
  • Massachusetts received $146M+ in LIHEAP funding for 2025-2026 season
  • Apply online at toapply.org/MassLIHEAP or in person through ABCD
  • Boston ABCD: 178 Tremont St, Boston, call 617-357-6012

How to Apply

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Program phone: 617-357-6012

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Apply October 1, April 30 each heating season

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP / LIHEAP) in Boston, MA?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,000 (deliverable fuels); up to $850 (utility). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP / LIHEAP) in Boston?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP / LIHEAP) in Boston, MA?

Confirm the application route directly with Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, delivered via ABCD; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 617-357-6012. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply October 1, April 30 each heating season.

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