Energy Assistance - Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
3432 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Eligibility
Application process
Walk-ins and telephone referrals. Screen for eligibility and apply online at: commonhelp.virginia.gov or call the enterprise call center.
Fees
No fee
Service area
Virginia Beach, VA
Description
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of three components; Fuel Assistance (FA), Coolng Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair o
Providing organization
Virginia Beach Department of Human Services
Coordinates services to help citizens achieve self-sufficiency, safety, and a higher quality of life; services offered include advocacy, child services, health/medical services, and housing.