Ninth District Opportunity is now taking applications for its home heating and water assistance programs. Households within the nonprofit’s service area in which every member is age 65 and older or homebound due to health reasons may apply beginning November 1st.
If enough funds are available, the general public may apply beginning December 1st.
Qualifying households may receive a one-time payment of up to $500 to their primary heating vendor and up to $300 to their home water supplier.
When applying for assistance, you must present verification of age for everyone in the home, verification of all household income received within the past 30 days, verification of Social Security numbers for everyone in the home, verification of citizenship, and your most recent home heating or electric bill and water bill.
To apply, contact Ninth District Opportunity’s scheduling system by phone at 855-636-3108 or through the Ninth District Opportunity website.
