Virginia Energy Assistance Program Helps Residents Stay Warm During Winter

Applications are being accepted now through Nov. 14 for the Virginia Fuel Assistance Program, which helps residents offset heating fuel costs including connection fees, installation charges and furnace restarts. Applicants must be responsible for paying a heating bill and have a household income within established limits.  

How to Apply 

See if you qualify and apply online at CommonHelp.Virginia.gov or by calling 1-855-635-4370, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Paper applications, available in English and Spanish, may be completed and placed in the drop box at the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services (DHS), 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd.  
 
For more information, visit the DHS Energy Assistance website.  

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