Housing & Utility Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program:
Program that assists low-income homeowners and renters with their primary heating bills. It makes payments directly to vendors for heating costs of eligible participants. Filing period runs from October 15th through April 15th. For further information about this program, please contact:
Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD)
1070 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 384-6904
Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now (NEON)
98 S. Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2483
CTE Inc
34 Woodland Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 327-3260
Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP) 2010-2011
| Household Size | Household's Annual Income |
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| 1 person | $31,712 | ||
| 2 person | $41,470 | ||
| 3 person | $51,228 | ||
| 4 person | $60,986 | ||
| 5 person | $70,743 | ||
| 6 person | $80,501 | ||
| 7 person | $82,231 | ||
| Asset Limits Homeowners - $10,000 in liquid assets Renters - $7,000 in liquid assets |
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CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) 2010 - 2011
| Household Size |
Household Income |
* Household Income w/60+ |
| 1 person | $16,245 | $21,660 |
| 2 person | $21,855 | $29,140 |
| 3 person | $27,465 | $36,620 |
| 4 person | $33,075 | $44,100 |
| 5 person | $38,685 | $51,580 |
| 6 person | $44,295 | $59,060 |
| 7 person | $49,905 | $66,540 |
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Asset Limits |
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| * Higher Income limits for: Households with a member age 60+ or a household member with a disability. | ||
Weatherization Assistance Program:
Program is intended to promote energy conservation in low-income households. It provides free energy repairs and services that would lower energy bills for eligible participants. For further information about this program, please contact:
Action for Bridgeport Community Development (ABCD)
1070 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 384-6904
Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now
98 S Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 854-1800
CTE Inc
34 Woodlawn Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 327-3260
Operation Fuel:
Operation Fuel partners with communities, businesses, government and individuals to ensure people in need have access to year-round energy assistance. This program is available to households with incomes between 151% of federal poverty level and 100% of the state median income. Eligibility and Income Guidelines are available at Operation Fuel.
For information on applying for assistance please call 211 or the fuel bank in your town.
Operation Fuel, Inc.
One Regency Drive,
Suite 200
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-243-2345
Fax: 860-726-9310
Toll Free: 800-354-7199
Renter's Rebate Program:
A Connecticut State Program that provides a reimbursement for renters who are elderly or disabled if they meet the income guidelines. To apply, contact the Municipal Agent for the Eldery in your town. Application period runs from May 15th through September 15th of every year.
Go to the following link for a list Municipal Agents in Southwestern Connecticut towns:
Municipal Agents in Southwestern Connecticut
Senior Housing Assistance Fund:
The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging, through the generosity of the Fairfield County Community Foundation, has established The Senior Housing Assistance Fund to assist low income individuals over the age of 60 with small interest free loans to assist them in paying for security deposits, moving expenses, minor home repairs and other needs that will enable the person to secure or remain in safe, affordable housing. For more information, click on our brochure or contact Our Long Term Options specialist, Nancy Lombard at 203 333-9288.
Senior Housing Assistant Fund Intake Application
AT&T Lifeline Discounted Phone Service:
AT&T Connecticut offers a discounted telephone service plan that can make basic phone service affordable to any low income household who qualifies. Click on the link below to read eligibility criteria and how to apply for this benefit that can save you over $9.00 per month on your basic phone service.
If you need additional assistance, call our CHOICES Information Department at
1-800-994-9422.
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