Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
MA Department of Housing & Community Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in its Oxford, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Federally-funded heating assistance for income-eligible households in Massachusetts. Provides direct payments to heating vendors or utility companies to help offset home heating costs during winter months. Administered by local Community Action Agencies.
Maximum benefit for qualifying household; actual amount varies by income and household size
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Oxford, MA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Up to $1,800 for heating assistance (varies by income)
- Income at or below 60% state median income
- Covers oil, gas, electric, propane, wood, coal
- Applications accepted November 1 through April 30
- Apply through local Community Action Agency
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (800) 632-8175
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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).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications accepted November through April 30
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Oxford, MA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,800 heating assistance. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Massachusetts Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Oxford?
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 Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Oxford, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with MA Department of Housing & Community Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (800) 632-8175. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications accepted November through April 30.
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