This program is designed to help pay primary heating bills. Applications are accepted from October 9, 2012 through November 9, 2012. At the end of December all approved applicants will receive a letter detailing the amount that will be paid to their primary heat utility company beginning in January 2013.
To Be Eligible, an applicant MUST:
- Be a resident of Virginia Beach
- Submit a completed, signed application that includes information for everyone who lives in the home whether they are included on any case (SNAP, Medicaid or TANF) or not
- Provide verification of all gross income for everyone in the household, earned and unearned for the month prior to the month of application
- Earned income includes: Wages and Salaries (pay stubs or copy of contract); Self-employment (will need to provide last year's income tax return or bookkeeping records)
- Unearned Income includes: Veterans or Retirement benefits, Pensions, Annuities, etc. (copy of award letter or monthly benefit check); Alimony or Child Support (court order, divorce or separation papers, contribution check); Dividends, Royalties and Interest if the amount averages more than $10 per month; Disability benefits and Social Security benefits (award letter); Workman's or Unemployment Compensation (award letter or other documentation)
| If you have any questions, please contact the applicable worker below: |
| For general questions |
Ms. Dortch |
385-3394 |
| Applicant's last name begins with A - E |
Ms. Walker |
385-3590 |
| Applicant's last name begins with F - K |
Ms. Pinchbeck |
385-3541 |
| Applicant's last name begins with L - R |
Mr. Dixon |
385-3531 |
| Applicant's last name begins with S - Z |
Ms. Preston |
385-3379 |
Mailing Address: Department of Human Services, Attention: Energy Assistance Team, 3432 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-4420
Fax Number: (757) 437-2560 / Attention: Energy Assistance Team