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Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.

What it costs you:

  • Account signup

Verified Sept 27, 2026 against the official pageBenefit season varies; crisis help often year-round

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Who qualifies
Low-income households; income limits based on household size
How to get it
Apply through the state program or a local agency; proof of income, ID and a recent utility bill are typical
Where it works
Virginia
When
Benefit season varies; crisis help often year-round
Fine print
Separate heating, cooling and crisis components with their own application windows.
Official source
dss.virginia.gov

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