Berkshire Community Action Fuel Assitance

LIHEAP can help with your heating costs!

Fuel Assistance, also known as Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a free resource offered by Berkshire Community Action Council in partnership with the Department of Housing and Community Development. The goal of this program is to help low-income families pay their heating bills. All heating types may be eligible for assistance: oil, propane, electric, kerosene, coal, cord wood, wood pellets, and natural gas included.  You may be eligible even if your utilities are included in your rent. 

The program begins November 1st and ends April 30th  each year. Fuel Assistance only pays for the cost of heat actually used during the length of the program. For example:  If you are eligible for $600 assistance, and the bills submitted by your heating company total $550, the remaining $50 is automatically returned to BCAC’s funding source. 

Applying is free!  Visit the BCAC online customer portal and submit the online application: https://toapply.org/BCAC, or call 413-445-4503 for South County office or 413-663-3104 for North County office. 

As part of the application process, please be prepared to share necessary information, including but not limited to photo identification, a list of all household members, proof of income, information on your heating bills, and your housing situation.