Welfare Info

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Connecticut

What is Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)?

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).

The Connecticut CEAP program is available from November 1st through April 30th each year and may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:

  • Bill payment assistance.
  • Energy crisis assistance.
  • Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.

Administration

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is administered by Connecticut.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Connecticut and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.

A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $39,763
2 $51,997
3 $64,232
4 $76,466
5 $88,701
6 $100,935
7 $103,229
8 $105,523

*For households with more than eight people, add $2,294 per additional person.

Application Details

What is the application process for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)?

To apply, please contact your local Community Action Agency.

Contact Info

1-800-842-1132

How to Apply

CT Low Income Energy Assistance

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