Heating Assistance Program (HAP)
- 2008 Heating Assistance Program application. This application is used for the heating assistance and the Subsidized Rental Housing Utility Deposit (SRHUD) program.
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Heating Assistance Information
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Heating Assistance information is also available at GovBenefits.gov!
Heating Assistance News
(7-29-08) The Alaska State Legislature is currently meeting in special session considering additional changes to the state-funded Heating Assistance Program. This site will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
Heating Assistance
Helps households pay a portion of home heating expenses. The program runs from November 1 through April 30. Households with elderly or disabled members may apply form September 1 through April 30.
Subsidized Rental Housing Utility Deposit (SRHUD)
Helps pay a utility deposit when households are moving into Section 8 or subsidized rental housing, provided that heat is included in the rent. Applications for the Subsidized Rental Housing Utility Deposit are accepted throughout the year.
An average of the prior 12 months income is used for self-employed and seasonal occupations. Use the following chart to help you decide if you should apply for the 2008-2009 winter season:
Household Size |
Gross Income- |
| 1 | $ 1,596 |
| 2 | $ 2,140 |
| 3 | $ 2,684 |
| 4 | $ 3,228 |
| 5 | $ 3,771 |
| 6 | $ 4,315 |
| For each additional household member add $544. | |
An average of the prior 12 months income is used for self-employed and seasonal occupations. Use the chart to help you decide if you should apply for the 2008- 2009 winter season:
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Areas Served by Tribal Organizations
- Tips for how to avoid delays with your application
- What if I have a disconnect notice or I am out of fuel? (pdf).
- Would you like to lower the cost of heating your home?
- Send an E-Mail Message to the Heating Assistance Program
- 2008 Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) State Plan
NOTE: Completed forms can not be returned over e-mail. E-mail should be used with discretion when relaying or requesting confidential or timely information, as documents may be delayed or rerouted and breaches of document confidentiality may occur.