A hand reaching to adjust a round thermostat on a wall, set at approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat has a metallic finish and a clear dial with marked temperature increments.

Heating Assistance (HEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) serves Somerset and Kennebec counties. KVCAP offers Fuel Assistance to qualifying households.  HEAP provides assistance for income eligible households to help with the rising costs of home energy.  It could help with wood, electric, gas, or oil heat. The benefit is paid directly to the client’s fuel vendor of choice.

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If you have questions regarding an existing application, please complete this form.

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This program has income guidelines. It is important to check to see if you qualify. We can deduct for proven medical expenses paid as well as other things. Please make an appointment and speak with a HEAP Intake Specialist if you are unsure about whether you may qualify or not.

HEAP Income Eligibility

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Maximum gross household income is based on the number of people in the household. For households with more than 10 people, please contact us for eligibility guidelines. Other program guidelines and requirements may apply.

You MUST bring this information to your appointment: You may qualify if you are a renter, renter with heat included, homeowner, subsidized renter, employed or unemployed, or have income earned by wages or other sources.

  1. Valid/unexpired Government issued photo ID for everyone over the age of 18
  2. Social Security cards for all household members
  3. Citizenship documentation for all household members (examples include birth certificate, school record, medical record, passport)
  4. Current electric bill (can’t be a disconnect notice)
  5. Proof of all income received for all household members for 30 days prior to the date of your application

    • current social security/SSI/SSD/VA award letter
    • pay stubs for ALL pay dates during the 30 days prior to your appointment for all household members
    • 2023 federal tax return 1040 signed to include Schedule 1 and proof of filing for self-employment
    • statement from SNAP/TANF/Unemployment/Worker’s Compensation
    • proof of alimony/child support
    • proof of rental income
    • statements for any pension/retirement/annuity/interest/dividends received

Each application is different. You may be required to produce other information.

The most common cause for fuel assistance delays is missing documentation. Please review the list above for what you need to bring to your appointment and make sure you bring everything needed with you or your application will not be processed.

Please contact (207) 859-1500 or toll free 1-800-542-8227 ext. 1500 or visit the this site for more information.