CT Energy Assistance Program Registration Underway In Darien

DARIEN, CT — From the Town of Darien Department of Human Services: The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program helps eligible Darien families with home heating costs. The Department of Human Services will begin accepting applications for the 2018-2019 program on Monday, 9/10/18, for households with oil or gas heat and on Monday, 10/1/18, for utility-heated households.

• Social Security benefits
• Pensions or annuities
• Dividend and interest income
• Employment income
• Child support and/or alimony payments
• Unemployment, workman’s comp. or disability payments

Proof of liquid assets is also required and includes:

• Checking and/or Savings accounts
• Stocks, Bonds, CDs and IRAs

Individuals, couples, and families may have liquid assets up to $15,000 for home owners and $10,000 for renters and still remain eligible for the program. Applications must be filed by 3/15/19 for households with oil or gas heat and 5/1/19 for utility-heated households.

Please contact the Department of Human Services at 203-656-7328 to schedule an appointment. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm in Darien Town Hall, Room 109.

For income requirements and more information, click here or visit www.darienct.gov.

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