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Heating resources around South Portland

Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.

  • Fuel assistance

    South Portland Heating Assistance Fund

    City Hall 25 Cottage Road South Portland, ME 04106

    The City of South Portland offers heating cost help through its donor-funded Heating Assistance Fund.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon, Wed-Thu 7:30 AM-5:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Fri closed
    Who this helps
    South Portland residents who need help with heating costs may ask about the fund. Income requirements apply.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Urgent heating help

    South Portland General Assistance

    City Hall, 25 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

    South Portland General Assistance helps eligible residents who cannot cover basic living costs.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fri closed
    Who this helps
    South Portland residents who cannot cover basic living costs may qualify. Applicants must first use available programs, financial resources, or other aid.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Urgent heating help

    Keep ME Warm Fund

    Statewide support

    Statewide emergency heating assistance for households that are not eligible for limited fuel programs or have exhausted other resources. Keep ME Warm provides emergency heating assistance when other fuel resources are unavailable or exhausted. 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. Community Action Agencies use funds to help households that may not be eligible for limited federal, state, or local fuel assistance.

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  • Repairs & savings

    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.

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    Explore home energy rebatesView details
  • Repairs & savings

    Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)

    Statewide support

    Help repairing or replacing a central heating system for eligible households. CHIP is administered by local Community Action Agencies, with priority given to households without 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.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Repairs & savings

    Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP)

    Statewide support

    Help with electric bills for qualifying households. Contact your utility with questions about your LIAP benefit or enrollment.

    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. Contact your utility with questions about your benefit or enrollment.

    Confirm details with the organization.

    Check LIAP eligibility and enrollmentView details
  • Urgent heating help

    Catholic Charities Maine Relief & Hope Services

    Statewide support

    Details not fully confirmed

    Relief & Hope offers limited funds for immediate crisis or emergency needs that cannot be met through other agencies or community resources.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    The program asks callers to seek help for basic, urgent needs that cannot be met by other agencies, provide information verifying the situation, and try other financial options first. It cannot fund ongoing or sustained needs.

    Confirm details with the organization.

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  • Repairs & savings

    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.

    Find your weatherization agencyView details
  • Urgent heating help

    Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP)

    Statewide support

    ECIP provides crisis heating help to households with an extremely low supply of heating fuel.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    Households must qualify for HEAP based on income and household size. A household may qualify for ECIP when a heating crisis threatens someone’s health or safety and the household cannot afford to prevent it.

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  • Urgent heating help

    General Assistance Statewide Help Line

    Statewide support

    Maine General Assistance helps people and families meet basic needs when they do not have enough income or resources.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call to confirm current hours.
    Who this helps
    You may qualify if your income or resources are not enough to meet your basic needs. Municipalities may also use local eligibility standards.

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Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.

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Make the first call count.

A little information helps an agency understand what your home needs.

  1. 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.

  2. Ask what to gather

    For HEAP, ask about income documents, household information, and recent energy bills before your appointment.

  3. Separate fuel from repairs

    Tell the agency whether you need a fuel delivery, help with a bill, or repair of the heating system itself.