Public service announcement—Are you or someone you know having trouble heating your home?

In the final weeks of the winter season, Massachusetts residents are finding it increasingly more difficult to heat their homes, as a colder-than-average season continues and fuel costs rise due to global turmoil.

But there is still time to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a critical resource that helps eligible households pay for winter heating costs.

The free statewide program assists eligible residents with covering heating costs, providing supplemental funding that allows eligible renters and homeowners to keep their homes safe and warm.

Bay Staters can learn more about eligibility and apply for HEAP by visiting mass.gov/heat.