Need help with your heat or electric bill?
You or someone you know may be eligible for help with home heating bills.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home heating bills. The amount of heating assistance benefit depends on the household's size, income, and heating costs.
A few notes about the WHEAP program:
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home heating bills. The amount of heating assistance benefit depends on the household's size, income, and heating costs.
A few notes about the WHEAP program:
- It is a one-time year benefit payment.
- Benefits are normally available between October 1st and May 15th.
- The benefit is not intended to cover the entire cost of heating your home.
- Benefits are not required to be paid back.
- Benefits are paid directly to the fuel supplier.
- It is important to make regular payments on your utility bill, as benefits may be based on your payment history.