Energy Assistance Enrollment Opens

The 2009-2010 Virginia Home Energy Assistance Program will accept applications beginning on the second Tuesday in October (Oct. 13) until the second Friday in November (Nov. 13).Consumers can apply for the Home Energy Assistance benefits at the local Department of Social Services Offices.

The Virginia Home Energy Assistance program helps with home heating costs; but can also be used for furnace re-starts, late charges, delivery charges, installation charges, and connection or reconnection fees.  Benefits are determined and authorized for deliveries or services and are sent to the utility provider in December.

VA Home Energy Assistance Income Guidelines are based on 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Family Size

Monthly Income

Annual Income

1

$1,173

$14,079

2

$1,578

$18,941

3

$1,984

$23,803

4

$2,389

$28,665

5

$2,794

$33,527

For a family size of more than (5), add $405 per month or $4,862 per year for each additional family member.

To find the location of the social services office and learn about other energy assistance programs in your community go to Energy Assistance under Your Account.