All households, including renters, where the cost of heat is included in the rent, can apply for Fuel Assistance through Making Opportunity Count (MOC). 

First-time applicants to Fuel Assistance will need to call Making Opportunity Count (MOC) at 978-342-4520 beginning NOVEMBER 1 for steps to apply. 

Please make sure you have the following items available to submit with your application ( NEW Customers & RENEWALS)

1. Current Valid ID
2. Proof of Address ( if a renter, you will need a copy of lease AND a landlord rental form)
3. Birth Certificate and Social Security card
4. Proof of income for all residents over 18 years of age ( Wages ( last 4 paystubs), Social Security (benefit award letter), Alimony/Child Support (Copy of checks, Divorce decree or Court order), Bank Interest( Bank statements), Rental Income (proof of rent received, water/sewer, property taxes), self-employment (previous years taxes)  
5. Gas and/or Electric Bill ( if Propane or Oil, vendor name is needed)

If you need help with applying, please call the COA Center to speak with Debbie Noel-Wetherbee, Outreach Program Resource Coordinator at

978-733-4747 Ext 307.