People Acting in Community Endeavors, Inc. (PACE) LIHWAP Water Bill Pay Assistance

About this LIHWAP program in New Bedford, MA

Massachusetts Department of Energy LIHWAP Water Bill Pay Assistance and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Homeowners and renters including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent can apply at the agency in their area. Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of every household member, 18 years of age or older. Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated State Median Income.

Energy Assistance Programs
1. Home Energy Assistance, LIHEAP helps pay a portion of eligible households home heating bill during the winter season.
2. HEARTWAP is a year round program that serves LIHEAP eligible households with heating system repair, replacement and maintenance services.
3. Weatherization Assistance Program is a year round program that serves LIHEAP eligible households with air sealing, attic/sidewall insulation, weather-stripping and weatherization related repairs

Eligibility for LIHEAP
Homeowners and renters including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent can apply at the agency in their area. Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of every household member, 18 years of age or older. Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated State Median Income.

You can call the Cold Relief Heatline (800) 632-8175

You can apply for LIHEAP at this office.

You can apply for Home Energy Assistance Online Apply Online at https://www.toapply.org/MassLIHEAP.

You can look up your city or town on the listing of Service Providers by Town at https://hedfuel.azurewebsites.net/



LIHWAP Water and Sewer Bill Assistanc - When applying for Home Energy Assistance in FY 22, be sure to provide your local agency with your water and sewer account information, if available, as there is funding for a
households' water and sewer service costs.

Rental Assistance - Many households are experiencing difficulties with rental arrearages across the Commonwealth. Help is available at local Rental Assistance Agencies! Contact your local agency for more information.