Energy Assistance this Winter

The Simsbury Community and Social Services Department has been designated as an official intake site for residents who wish to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). The program is available to help households pay for winter heating costs. (Please note that CEAP is not intended to pay the entire costs of home heating.) The program also has a "heat included" component for renters.

Each year, the Energy Assistance Program income guidelines and assistance levels are revised. We encourage Simsbury residents to apply.  Please call us to schedule an appointment and for additional information.  Documentation is required. 

Simsbury Social Services will begin seeing oil heating customers starting October 2, 2023. Our last appointment date for Energy Assistance Program Year 2023-2024 will be March 29, 2024. Fuel deliveries can be requested up until April 1, 2024. Deliverable receipts can be submitted up until June 17, 2024. Appointments can be made at CRT’s Hartford Office until May 31, 2024, by calling (860) 560-5800.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS for 2023-2024 Energy Assistance Application:

- Names, DOB & SSN for all household members
- Income documentation for all household members for 4 weeks leading up to appointment
- Current electric bill
- Current rent receipt/mortgage stub/ lease
- Disability form (if needed)
- Income documentation if received from family or friends (if needed)
- Proof of child support and/or alimony
- Proof of Social Security payments
- Current bank statements (all pages of every statement for every member of the household 18 and older)
 

2023 - 2024 INCOME GUIDELINES

FAMILY SIZE:       INCOME UP TO:

          1                      $41,553
          2                      $54,338
          3                      $67,124
          4                      $79,910
          5                      $92,695
          6                      $105,481
          7                      $107,878
          8                      $110,275

Asset Limits:           No asset limit.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

October 2, 2023: Oil customers can apply at Simsbury Social Services.

November 1, 2023: Electric customers can apply at Simsbury Social Services.

November 1, 2023: First day for fuel deliveries that can be paid by the program.

March 29, 2024: Last day for CEAP application processing at Simsbury Social Services.

April 1, 2024: Deadline for fuel authorization or deliveries.

May 31, 2024: Last day to apply with Community Renewal Team in Hartford. (Call 860-560-5800 for an appointment.)

June 17, 2024: Last day to submit deliverable-fuel receipts.

 

Rachael Loveland, LCSW
Community Social Worker
Simsbury Community & Social Services