Fuel Assistance Program

The State of New Hampshire has recently adopted legislation to provide emergency energy assistance to qualifying households. The State of New Hampshire will provide this assistance through the local Community Action Agencies. 

Who Is Eligible?

Households with incomes between 60% and 75% of the state median income may qualify for:

A one-time credit of $450 for heating assistance.

A one-time credit of $200 on electric bills.

Households with incomes below 60% of State Median Income may be eligible for assistance through:

Fuel Assistance Program - provides benefits to qualified New Hampshire households to assist with heating costs.

Electric Assistance Program - provides eligible customers with a discount on their monthly electric bills.

Gas Assistance Program – provides eligible customers with a discount on their natural gas winter heating bills.

How to Apply

To apply for assistance or to learn more about the application process, households should contact their local Community Action Agency to set up an appointment.

Belknap/Merrimack Counties

All Belknap and Merrimack County Residents
(603) 223-0043

Hillsborough County Community Action Agencies

Manchester (603) 647-4470 

Nashua (603) 889-3440

Peterborough (603) 924-2243

Hillsborough (Monday and Friday) (603) 924-2243

Milford (Tuesday and Thursday) (603) 924-2243

Cheshire and Sullivan Counties

Keene (603) 352-7512 

Claremont  (603) 542-9528 

75% New Hampshire State Median Income Guidelines

Income eligibility based on family size and gross annual income.

For a family of 1, a maximum gross annual income of $48,711 

For a family of 2, a maximum gross annual income of $63,699 

For a family of 3, a maximum gross annual income of $78,688 

For a family of 4, a maximum gross annual income of $93,676 

For a family of 5, a maximum gross annual income of $108,664 

For a family of 6, a maximum gross annual income of $123,653 

For a family of 7, a maximum gross annual income of $126,463 

For a family of 8, a maximum gross annual income of $129,274