Granby Highlights Heating Assistance For Income-Eligible Households

Granby residents struggling with heating bills may qualify for state assistance, according to a town notice dated Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for the 2026-27 season through Monday, May 31, 2027.

Benefits range from $355 to $705 based on household size, income and heating source, according to the Connecticut Department of Social Services program page. Payments usually go directly to a utility company or fuel vendor. Households must apply each year.

Connecticut households may qualify through SNAP, TANF, SSI, qualifying means-tested veterans benefits or other qualifying Department of Social Services benefits. They may also qualify with annual income at or below 60% of the state median. Limits for one- through four-person households are $48,714, $63,703, $78,692 and $93,681, respectively. For five- through eight-person households, the limits are $108,669, $123,658, $126,469 and $129,279.

Residents can access application instructions online or apply by phone, email, mail or in person through their community action agency. Applications typically take 30 to 45 minutes. Online and in-person applications opened Tuesday, Sept. 1.

The state lists CRT as the agency serving Granby and East Granby, with a Greater Hartford office at 395 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford. Residents can call 860-560-5800 for application assistance or email completed applications and required documents to crtenergyapplication@crtct.org. Call to schedule an in-person appointment and bring required documents.

Mailed, emailed and in-person applications must be signed, while online submissions are digitally signed automatically. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Monday, May 31, 2027.

Households using oil, kerosene or propane may qualify for additional fuel deliveries. Recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection and heating equipment repairs or replacement. Residents who do not qualify for CEAP but still need assistance should contact Granby Social Services at 860-844-5350, according to the town notice.

Source: “Heating Assistance - CEAP” (granby-ct.gov)