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LIHEAP - Fuel Assistance
50 Lydia Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
Federal fuel assistance program (HEAP) for Cumberland County. One-time seasonal payment to your heating fuel vendor. Covers oil, gas, electric, propane, kerosene, wood, and coal. Benefit amount based on household size and income.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Available to low-income homeowners and renters in Cumberland County. Household income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher. There is no asset limit. Benefits are based on household size, income, and energy costs.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Keep ME Warm Fund
1 Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04101
Statewide emergency heating assistance for households that have exhausted other fuel programs like HEAP. Fills the gap when LIHEAP benefits run out. Call 2-1-1 to get connected with help.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 2-1-1 available 24/7
- Who this helps
- Designed for Maine households that may not be eligible for, or have already exhausted, federal and state fuel assistance programs like HEAP. Funds are distributed through Community Action Agencies, which determine eligibility.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Penquis - Fuel & Weatherization
262 Harlow St, Bangor, ME 04401
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Penobscot and Piscataquis county residents. Fuel payments go directly to your vendor. Weatherization includes insulation, air sealing, and heating system upgrades at no cost.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- LIHEAP: household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income. Weatherization: income-eligible homeowners and renters in Penobscot or Piscataquis counties. No asset limit for either program.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Concepts - Fuel & Weatherization
240 Bates St, Lewiston, ME 04240
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin county residents. Covers all fuel types. Weatherization program provides free insulation, air sealing, and heating system upgrades.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- LIHEAP: household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income. Weatherization: income-eligible homeowners and renters. Must reside in Androscoggin, Oxford, or Franklin County.
Confirm details with the organization.
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KVCAP - Fuel & Weatherization
97 Water St, Waterville, ME 04901
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Kennebec and Somerset county residents. One-time seasonal fuel payment plus emergency funds if you run out. Free weatherization upgrades to reduce energy costs long-term.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- LIHEAP: household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income. Weatherization: income-eligible homeowners and renters in Kennebec or Somerset County. No asset limit.
Confirm details with the organization.
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YCCAC - Fuel & Weatherization
6 Spruce St, Sanford, ME 04073
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for York County residents. Seasonal fuel payment covers oil, gas, electric, propane, wood, and coal. Free weatherization upgrades to reduce heating costs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- LIHEAP: household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income. Weatherization: income-eligible homeowners and renters in York County. No asset limit.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Efficiency Maine
Statewide support
Help with the cost of heat pumps, insulation, and other home energy upgrades. Compare current rebates and check the requirements before starting a project.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call center: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, except state holidays.
- Who this helps
- Maine residents planning an eligible energy upgrade. Requirements differ by rebate and property type. Income verification alone does not guarantee a rebate.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)
222 St John St, Suite 206, Portland, ME 04102
Emergency fuel assistance for households facing an energy crisis, such as running out of fuel or facing utility shutoff. Up to $400 or 100 gallons for eligible Cumberland County households, November through April.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
- Who this helps
- Cumberland County residents who are HEAP-eligible (income at or below 150% of federal poverty level) facing an energy emergency.
Confirm details with the organization.
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WHCA - Heating Assistance
248 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Administers LIHEAP fuel assistance, energy crisis intervention, and weatherization for Hancock and Washington counties. Helps pay for heating oil, propane, wood, electricity, and more.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (call for appointment)
- Who this helps
- Hancock or Washington County residents within LIHEAP income guidelines. Homeowners and renters eligible.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Eastern Area Agency on Aging
450 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Helps seniors and adults with disabilities access heating assistance, home-delivered meals, and other essential services. Serves Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Primarily serves adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties. Some programs have income guidelines.
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Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)
Statewide support
Help repairing or replacing a central heating system for eligible households. Local agencies assess the work, with priority for homes that have no heat.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Ask your local agency about application appointments and urgent assistance.
- Who this helps
- Households must qualify for HEAP and the home must be structurally sound. Limited help may also be available for rental homes with HEAP-eligible tenants.
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MaineHousing Heat Pump Program
Statewide support
Looking for help installing a heat pump? Contact your local energy-assistance agency to check current MaineHousing options, funding, and eligibility.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Contact your local agency for current program availability.
- Who this helps
- Ask the agency to confirm current household and property requirements. Earlier MaineHousing guidance required HEAP eligibility and a working primary heating system; that guidance is not an approval for your home.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP)
Statewide support
Help with electric bills for qualifying households. LIAP provides a bill credit based on income and electricity use; check your application route with your utility or local agency.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- MPUC Consumer Assistance: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. No walk-in visits.
- Who this helps
- Eligibility can be established through HEAP or qualifying DHHS benefits and income requirements. Your utility or local Community Action Agency can check which route applies.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Catholic Charities Maine - Emergency Heating
Statewide support
Last-resort emergency financial assistance for heating fuel and utility bills when other programs have been exhausted. Open to anyone regardless of faith. Provides limited, short-term help to prevent households from losing heat.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Available to Maine residents who have exhausted other heating assistance options (HEAP, General Assistance, etc.). Open to anyone regardless of faith. Must demonstrate immediate heating emergency. Limited funding, and assistance is small and one-time.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Heating Assistance (HEAP)
Washington County, call for appointment
Federal fuel assistance program (LIHEAP/HEAP) helping low-income households pay heating costs. Also offers weatherization and emergency fuel delivery.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Apply early. Funds are limited.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Dennysville Emergency Fuel Assistance
15 King Street (Route 86), Dennysville, ME 04628
Emergency heating fuel assistance for residents of Dennysville, Edmunds, Pembroke, and Perry through the Eastport Labor of Love Fuel Fund.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for emergency assistance
- Who this helps
- Residents of Dennysville, Edmunds, Pembroke, and Perry facing heating emergencies.
Confirm details with the organization.
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The Opportunity Alliance - HEAP
222 St. John Street, Portland, ME 04102
Cumberland County's community action agency providing HEAP fuel assistance and emergency heating through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP). Helps eligible homeowners and renters pay annual heating expenses.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Cumberland County residents. Income-based eligibility. Must apply through appointment. ECIP available to HEAP-eligible households facing a heating emergency.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Waldo Community Action Partners - Energy
9 Field Street, Belfast, ME 04915
Waldo County's community action agency providing LIHEAP fuel assistance, weatherization, and emergency heating help. Also offers the Electric Lifeline Program (LIAP/ELP) for low-income electric customers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
- Who this helps
- Waldo County residents. Income-based eligibility for LIHEAP. Must apply through appointment.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Midcoast Maine Community Action
34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530
Sagadahoc and Lincoln County community action agency providing LIHEAP fuel assistance and emergency heating help. Serves Bath, Georgetown, Phippsburg, Woolwich, and surrounding midcoast communities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Residents of Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties. Income-based eligibility for LIHEAP.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Aroostook County Action Program - Heating
771 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Aroostook County's community action agency providing LIHEAP fuel assistance, emergency heating, weatherization, and furnace repair programs. Serves all of Aroostook County with multiple office locations.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri; call for appointment
- Who this helps
- Aroostook County residents. Income-based eligibility. Also serves Washington and Hancock counties.
Confirm details with the organization.
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AIO Energy Assistance
1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Knox County emergency heating and energy assistance through Area Interfaith Outreach. Provides fuel assistance to households facing energy insecurity during winter months alongside food pantry services.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm; Wed 5:00-6:30pm
- Who this helps
- Knox County residents facing energy insecurity. Contact AIO for specific eligibility requirements.
Confirm details with the organization.
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MaineHousing Weatherization Program
Statewide support
Help making an eligible home less drafty and more energy efficient. A home assessment determines the improvements, which are provided at no cost to qualifying households.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Ask your local agency about appointments and waiting lists.
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible homeowners and renters, and owners of eligible two- to four-unit buildings. Some households qualify through HEAP; others may qualify under separate weatherization income limits.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Outreach Services Fuel Fund
19 Park Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Emergency fuel assistance for residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Partners with local town offices to supply up to 100 gallons of emergency fuel oil to households in crisis.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- By appointment only; call (207) 985-3844
- Who this helps
- Residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel facing a fuel emergency.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Western Maine Community Action - Heating
20A Church St, PO Box 200, East Wilton, ME 04234
LIHEAP fuel assistance and energy programs for Franklin County residents. Helps qualified homeowners and renters pay heating costs with direct payments to fuel vendors.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Toll-free: 1-800-645-9636
- Who this helps
- Franklin County residents. Income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income.
Confirm details with the organization.
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KVCAP Heating Assistance - Skowhegan
28 Research Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
LIHEAP fuel assistance for Somerset County residents through KVCAP's Skowhegan office. Helps qualified homeowners and renters pay heating costs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Toll-free: 1-800-542-8227
- Who this helps
- Somerset County residents. Income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Concepts - Heating Assistance
17 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281
LIHEAP fuel assistance for Oxford County residents. Helps qualified homeowners and renters pay heating costs. Toll-free: 1-800-866-5588.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Oxford County residents. Income must be at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income.
Confirm details with the organization.
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CHIP, Inc. - Community Housing Improvement Project
PO Box 446, New Harbor, ME 04554
Nonprofit helping Lincoln County homeowners keep their homes safe, warm, and dry since 1984. Provides home repairs, weatherproofing, heating assistance, and firewood delivery (Nov-Mar).
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call and leave a voicemail; staff will return your call
- Who this helps
- Residents of Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Jefferson, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Somerville, South Bristol, Waldoboro, and Whitefield who are unable to make repairs due to illness, disability, or financial need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Midcoast Maine Community Action - Fuel Assistance
34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Lincoln and Sagadahoc county residents. Toll-free: 1-800-221-2221.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible Lincoln/Sagadahoc residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Waldo Community Action Partners - Fuel Assistance
9 Field Street, Suite 201, Belfast, ME 04915
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Waldo County. Toll-free: 1-800-498-3025.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible Waldo County residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Western Maine Community Action - Fuel Assistance
20A Church Street, East Wilton, ME 04234
LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization for Franklin County. Toll-free: 1-800-645-9636.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible Franklin County residents.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Bangor - Heating Assistance
65 South Park Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Emergency heating fuel assistance for the greater Bangor area. Also offers food pantry and clothing vouchers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Bangor area residents facing heating emergency. Case-by-case.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Salvation Army Portland - Heating Assistance
297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Emergency heating fuel and utility assistance for Cumberland County residents.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Who this helps
- Cumberland County residents facing heating crisis. Case-by-case.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Fuel Assistance - Houlton
91 Military St, Houlton, ME 04730
ACAP satellite office providing LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization services for Houlton-area residents. Helps income-eligible households pay heating costs during the winter season.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible households in the Houlton area. Income limits based on federal poverty guidelines and household size.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Fuel Assistance - Fort Kent
40 Alfalfa Ave Suite 102, Fort Kent, ME 04743
ACAP satellite office serving the St. John Valley with LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization referrals. Helps income-eligible households in the Fort Kent area cover heating costs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible households in the Fort Kent and St. John Valley area. Income limits based on federal poverty guidelines and household size.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Freeport Community Services Fuel Fund
53 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032
The Carol Kaplan Fuel Fund provides emergency heating fuel assistance to Freeport, Pownal, and Durham residents who are struggling to heat their homes during cold months.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for current hours
- Who this helps
- Residents of Freeport, Pownal, and Durham facing heating emergencies. Income guidelines may apply.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Community Outreach Services Heating Assistance
19 Park St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Community Outreach Services in Kennebunk provides heating fuel assistance and emergency energy aid to residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Call for current hours
- Who this helps
- Residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel. Income guidelines may apply.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Penquis Heating Assistance (Piscataquis)
50 North St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
LIHEAP fuel assistance for Piscataquis County residents. Helps eligible low-income households pay for heating fuel during the winter season.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Piscataquis County residents meeting federal income guidelines for LIHEAP. Documentation of income and household size required.
Confirm details with the organization.
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ACAP Fuel Assistance - Milbridge
Corner Route 1 & Maple St, Milbridge, ME 04658
ACAP Milbridge office providing LIHEAP fuel assistance for Washington County residents. Helps income-eligible households cover heating costs during the winter season through federal energy assistance programs.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Income-eligible households in Washington County. Income limits based on federal poverty guidelines and household size.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Penquis LIHEAP Rockland
315 Main St Suite 205, Rockland, ME 04841
Federal fuel assistance (LIHEAP) for income-eligible Knox County households. Helps cover heating costs during the winter season with direct payments to fuel providers.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
- Who this helps
- Knox County households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Documentation of income, identity, and heating costs required.
Confirm details with the organization.
Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.
Make the first call count.
A little information helps an agency understand what your home needs.
Say if it is urgent
Mention if you are out of fuel, have no working heat, or received a shutoff notice. Seasonal programs and funding can change.
Ask what to gather
For HEAP, ask about income documents, household information, and recent energy bills before your appointment.
Separate fuel from repairs
Tell the agency whether you need a fuel delivery, help with a bill, or repair of the heating system itself.