Winter Heating Help

Connecticut Energy Assistance

State Representative Joe Gresko
121st District

Dear Neighbor,

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.

Applications for the 2023-2024 winter season must be received by Friday, May 31, 2024. If you are interested, there are several ways to apply:

• Visit gov/heatinghelp
• Call your local community action agency and request application assistance or schedule an in-person appointment. Greater Bridgeport, 1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, (203) 366-8241 ext. 3991
• Download and complete the CEAP application. https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/-/media/Heatinghelp/pdf/LIHEAPLIHWAP-Application-FY23-FinalUpdated-Applicant-Rights-912202285.pdf
• Mail the completed application and required documents to your local community action agency. Greater Bridgeport, 1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Additional information on the application process can be obtained by visiting ct.gov/heatinghelp or calling 2-1-1.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910 for a family of four. These benefits are usually paid directly to the utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for multiple free tank refills.

I want to spread the word that this resource is available to our most vulnerable community members.

As always, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact my office at (860) 240-8585 or email me at Joseph.Gresko@cga.ct.gov.