Heating and utility help (CEAP)

Connecticut Department of Social Services runs this program in Connecticut.

URIDA is not a government agency. Connecticut Department of Social Services takes applications and decides eligibility.

Who it is for

Connecticut (Department of Social Services)

What the official page states about eligibility

These are the official page's rules as we read them. They do not decide your eligibility.

• Live in Connecticut.

  Official wording: Are you a Connecticut resident? — portal.ct.gov, checked October 21, 2026

• Any one of these is enough:

  • household receives SNAP, TANF, SSI, qualifying means-tested Veteran's benefits, or other qualifying DSS benefits

    Official wording: You receive SNAP, TANF, SSI, qualifying means-tested Veteran's benefits — portal.ct.gov, checked October 21, 2026

  • Household size	Maximum gross income per year
    1	$48,714
    2	$63,703
    3	$78,692
    4	$93,681
    5	$108,669
    6	$123,658
    7	$126,469
    8	$129,279

    annual household income; 60% of state median income; 2026-2027 season

    Official wording: Your annual household income falls at or below the income levels in the table below — portal.ct.gov, checked October 21, 2026

Documents to prepare

• The completed Energy Assistance Application (form W-1104)
• Utility documents: the most recent heating bill or electric bill, or a lease showing that utilities are included in the rent
• Income documents for each household member: pay stubs for the previous 30 days, or 4 consecutive weeks within the last 3 months (or an employer letter); the self-employment worksheet and the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 with schedules; award letters, bank statements showing alimony, child support or adoption deposits, or signed statements from the people who contribute
• Households that receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI): proof that you receive SSI
• If they apply: a zero-income form, an affidavit certifying that no child support is received, a certification of disability

Application period

CEAP 2026-2027 season: September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.

Dates were confirmed on October 20, 2026 and can change. The official page decides.

How to apply

Apply, or read the full instructions, on the official page from Connecticut Department of Social Services.

Open the official page (portal.ct.gov)

Last checked: October 21, 2026