Gov Healey expands heating assistance for working & middle class families

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"Cold weather shouldn't mean choosing between heating your home and paying for other essentials.

Massachusetts residents can apply for heating assistance through HEAP right now.

And with heating costs rising, Governor Healey is expanding assistance to help more families, including middle-income households that heat with oil.

Learn about available programs and eligibility at Mass.gov/HeatingHelp"

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Applications are now open for the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

 

The federal government has announced the release of Fiscal Year 2027 funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, including $142.3 million for Massachusetts, as part of a nationwide allocation to help low-income households afford home heating and cooling costs. The program prioritizes households with high energy burdens, as well as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children.

The full press release on these efforts was shared earlier

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/governor-healey-announces-new-winter.html

MA HEAP Program — help with your heating costs this winter may be available

MA HEAP Program

With colder weather expected this year as compared to last, now is the perfect time for folks in Franklin to explore their eligibility to apply for the Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

HEAP is a free statewide resource that helps cover heating costs for eligible renters and homeowners to ensure residents can keep their homes safe and warm during the colder months.

Residents can apply through their local administering agency or online at https://toapply.org/MassHEAP to receive assistance for all heating sources, including oil, electricity, natural gas, propane, kerosene, wood and coal.