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Accepting Fuel Applications

 Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO) is accepting applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: 

November 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. 

This federal fuel assistance program is open to all eligible resident households of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott and Wakefield.  Eligibility is based on family size and income of the entire household.  Tenants with heat included in their rent may be eligible for benefits depending upon the household income and are encouraged to apply.  (Households with heat included in their rent and who are in public housing or private subsidized housing where rent is limited to a low percentage of their income may not be eligible for fuel assistance benefits but may be eligible for utility discounts.) 

Payments for assistance will begin in November. 

You may stop by our office at 156 Broad Street in Lynn  or  call  (781) 581-7220 extension 283 for more information.

We have walk-in only, no appointments.   

For the following cities/towns only:    Para Ciudades:

Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott and Wakefield

Check on your Fuel Assistance Application Status now using our automated Fuel App Status system. 

 Call (781) 581-7220  -  Upon hearing the "Welcome to LEO" message choose 4 on your keypad and follow the system prompts for your status.

The status will be as of the time of your call, our system is updated constantly through out the day.  

Clients are encouraged to call before coming to make sure the list is open. 

Those clients with recertification applications or who have applied and are returning documentation may come into the office either Wednesday or Friday from 9:30 – 3:30. 

During the months of October, November and December we will see only those clients with utility shut-off notices and those who heat with deliverable fuels (oil, kerosene, propane and wood).  Beginning in January 2012, we will see all other households.

Click link below for a documentation check list

 LEO Fuel Assistance CheckList  

Income Guidelines for LIHEAP  

# Of Members               Maximum Gross Income 

1                            $31,218

2                                                         $40,824

3                            $50,429

4                            $60,035

5                            $69,641

6                            $79,246

7                            $81,047

8                            $82,848