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AVOID THE LINE – APPLY ONLINE! CommonHelp is Coming!!

Did you know that you can now apply for benefits and check the status of your benefits online? CommonHelp is a new service that allows you to do just that! Please visit the CommonHelp website for more information and step by step instructions at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access!

Energy Assistance:

The EA Program assists low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy. It is comprised of four components:

Fuel Assistance - Helps with the cost of heating
Crisis Assistance - Helps when Fuels assistance and other resources don't meet the need.
Cooling Assistance - Helps with cooling emergencies resulting from extreme heat
Weatherization Assistance - Assists with energy efficiency and air infiltration

When is Energy Assistance Available?

Applications are accepted at the local department of social services as follows:

Fuel Assistance The second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November.

Crisis Assistance November 1 through March 15 for equipment related assistance, security
deposits and emergency shelter. First workday in January through March 15
assistance is available for primary heating fuel and payments for primary heating
utility bills.

Cooling Assistance June 15 through August 15.