Heating Assistance
Help with heating bills; standard, crisis and utility-deposit assistance have different application windows.
About this service
The state Heating Assistance page describes standard heating assistance, crisis assistance and the Subsidized Rental Housing Utility Deposit program (SRHUD). These share an application, but the conditions and timing differ. Check the current state instructions before applying.
2026–27 season · check your application window
Who can get this isn’t written here. Call them to ask.
Before you start
For 2026–27, the state page lists standard applications October 1–April 30, crisis applications September 1–June 30, and SRHUD year-round. The linked PDF contains older season details; confirm current requirements with DPA before submitting.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Heating Assistance800-478-7778View official informationQuestions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
Opening a PDF does not submit it. Ask the provider how to return the completed form and confirm receipt.
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.