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Chester, VA (VR)– With cooler temperatures arriving in Virginia, Columbia Gas of Virginia is encouraging customers who need financial assistance with utility bills to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP enrollment period in the Commonwealth opens on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and closes on Friday, Nov. 13.
“We want our customers and their families to stay safe, warm and connected this winter and we know many households may be facing tough financial times and higher energy bills,” said Columbia Gas of Virginia President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Montague. “That’s why we’re encouraging you to apply for LIHEAP now and potentially qualify to receive one-time cash grants for home heating bills or emergency heating repairs.”
Customers can apply in multiple ways:
Online via the Commonwealth of Virginia CommonHelp portal at commonhelp.virginia.gov;
By calling the VDSS Enterprise Customer Service Center at 1-855-635-4370 Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or
Manually by submitting an application to their local department of social services.
The income eligibility for the program is 150 percent of the 2026 federal income guidelines, meaning that an individual with an annual income of up to $23,940 is eligible to apply and a family of four with an annual income of up to $49,500 can apply.
In addition to LIHEAP Fuel Assistance, Columbia Gas offers other assistance programs that feature flexible payment options, budget plans and income-eligible financial support.
Customers can find out what programs they may qualify for by using our eligibility calculator at www.columbiagasva.com/
