Low Income Assistance

Vermont homeowners can access a variety of programs that help low-income Vermont families afford to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of their homes to make sure their homes are healthy and safe to live in.

Weatherization Program:

Vermont’s Weatherization Program reduces energy costs for about 1,400 low-income Vermont families each year. The program is available for both homeowners and renters who meet the income guidelines. See the program guidelines for more detailed information. 

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/weatherization

Efficiency Vermont:

Efficiency Vermont administers a variety of rebates for replacement of home heating equipment that improves your home's comfort and efficiency.

https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/services/financing/homes

Crisis Fuel:

Crisis Fuel Assistance can help you with a heating crisis during the winter months
https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-fuel
https://www.cvoeo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=dep_menu&menu_id=5036&dept_id=8

Fuel Assistance:

Fuel Assistance can help pay part of your home heating bills whether you:

• Own your home or rent
• Pay for heat directly or as part of rent
• Rent a room in someone's home
• Live in public, subsidized, or Section 8 housing AND rent includes heat

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/fuel-assistance
https://www.cvoeo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=8

Energy Assistance for GMP or VGS customers:

https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/eap

Federal Overview of Programs in VT:

https://www.hud.gov/states/vermont/renting/energyprgms