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FUEL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP)

ELIGIBILITY CHECK

Section A: Questions about Your Household and Your Housing

Do you pay to heat your home during the winter?

	Yes
	No

If heat is included in your rent, answer 'Yes.'

Are you a resident of Massachusetts?

	Yes
	No

Note: To receive fuel assistance in Massachusetts, you must be a resident of this state. If you live in another state, you should apply for fuel assistance there. The federal government funds fuel assistance programs in every state.

How many people are in your household? Be sure to count yourself.

Do you own the home where you live?

	Yes	(Skip to Question 13)
	No	(Answer Question 5)

Do you live in a homeless shelter or motel?

	Yes	(Skip to End)
	No	(Answer Question 6)

Note: You must own or rent the place where you live to be eligible for fuel assistance.

Do you rent the home where you currently live?

	Yes	(Answer Question 7)
	No	(Skip to End)

Note: If you live in a licensed commercial lodge, boarding house, or single room dwelling unit, answer "yes". You must own or rent the place where you live to be eligible for fuel assistance.

Questions for Renters:

Are you able to provide proof of your name and address?

	Yes
	No

Note: If you apply for fuel assistance, you need to provide proof of your identity and where you live (for example, a driver's license).

Do you live in public housing or other subsidized housing?

	Yes
	No

Do you receive a housing voucher that helps to pay your rent?

	Yes
	No

10.

How much rent does your household pay each month?

Note: If your rent is partly subsidized, please include only the part of the rent that you and the other members of your household actually pay.

11.

Does your household pay more than 30% of its total income in rent each month?

	Yes
	No

12.

Is the cost of heat included in your rent?

	Heat is included in my rent
	Heat is not included in my rent

13.

For renters and homeowners:

What type of fuel do you use for heat?

	Oil heat
	Natural gas
	Electricity
	All Other

14.

How much did you pay for heat last year for the entire heating season?

Note: The heating season starts each year on November 1 and ends April 30th.

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