Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
Who is Eligible?
Your household may be eligible for CEAP if you can answer YES to the following questions:
- Are you a Connecticut resident?
- Do you meet one of the following income guidelines?
- You receive SNAP, TANF, SSI, qualifying means-tested Veterans' benefits, or other qualifying benefits from the Department of Social Services
- Your annual household income falls at or below the income levels in the table below (i.e., 60% of the state’s median income)
How to apply?
You can apply online, by phone, by email, by mail, or in person at your local Community Action Agency (CAA). First, click here to find your local CAA.
- Apply online: Submit your CEAP application through the Client Online portal.
- Apply by phone: Call your local CAA and request assistance applying for CEAP over the phone
- Apply by email: Download and complete the CEAP application. Email your complete application and required documents to your local CAA
- Apply by mail: Download and complete the CEAP application. Mail your complete application and required documents to your local CAA
- Apply in person: Call your local CAA to schedule an in-person appointment. Remember to review the CEAP Application before your appointment and bring all of your required documents to your appointment.
Click here for the CEAP Application (English).
OR
Click here for the CEAP Application (Spanish).
The last day to apply for benefits is May 31, 2027. Applications sent by mail must be postmarked by this date. Visit portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/connecticut-energy-assistance-program-ceap for additional information.