How to Get Heating Assistance in Culpeper, Virginia

Qualified residents of Culpeper, Va., can receive state assistance in paying their heating bills during the winter. The Virginia Department of Social Services helps low-income or disabled residents by providing them with money to help them pay their heating bills. Contact the department to fill out an application if you believe you might be eligible.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Telephone

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Instructions

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  Assess your eligibility. Visit the website of the Virginia Department of Social Services for criteria about who qualifies for heating assistance. See the "Determine Eligibility" link for information about eligibility criteria.

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  Complete the application for the fuel-assistance program if you believe you might be eligible. The application is also found on the department's website.

• 3

  Wait for the department's reply. If you are accepted, a department employee will contact you and begin instructing you about how to receive your monthly assistance.

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  If you do not have Internet access or wish to speak to someone, call the Department of Social Services at their toll-free number, 800-552-3431, for information about how to apply.