The Darien Human Services Department soon will begin accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible families with home heating costs.
— an announcement from the Darien Human Services Department
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, Sept. 9 for households who heat with oil and on Monday, Oct. 7 for households who heat with electricity, gas, or propane.
Residents must meet the following income restrictions:
Income requirements for the 2019 Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
Proof of income is required, including:
—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:
—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 $12,000 for renters and still be eligible.
Applications must be filed by March 16, 2020 for households with oil or gas heat and by May 1, 2020 for households with electric heat.
Please contact Darien Human Services at 203-656-7328 to schedule an appointment. The office is open Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Town Hall, Room 109. For more information, please visit the town website.