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Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnYou can find help through discounted utility rates, City and state programs, home improvement services, and more. Please remember, you can always  for any issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Still have questions? Contact:
BOS:311
311
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

The program, which operates from Nov. 1 until April 30, offers financial help to residents at or below 200 percent of the . Set up an appointment with a local nonprofit to find out if you qualify for assistance.

If you are interested, .

how to apply for home heating help

Finding discounts


  • 1-800-287-3950 or 617-524-3950
  • Comfort Crafted Oil Buying Network
    1-800-649-7473

    • Help from the City

    Elderly Commission

    The Elderly Commission will help seniors get fuel.

    617-635-4366
    Consumer Affairs and Licensing
    Consumer Affairs and Licensing

    Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnConsumer Affairs can answer questions about your heating bill.

    617-635-3834
    Office of Housing Stability
    Office of Housing Stability

    The office promotes stable housing for Boston residents.

    617-635-4200
    Inspectional Services
    Inspectional Services

    Contact them if you have no heat and your landlord is unresponsive.

    617-635-5322

    What to expect during an oil delivery

    The worker who delivers your order of home heating oil must give you a receipt. The receipt needs to include the price per gallon, the name of the oil dealer, your name, and a meter stamp of the volume of oil delivered.

    Have a complaint?

    If you have a complaint against your oil dealer or feel you were victimized, contact Consumer Affairs at 617-635-3834.

    Other fuel resources

    Resources
    Citizens Energy
    The Salvation Army's Good Neighbor Energy Fund
    Energy Bucks
    Consumer tip sheet for oil contracts

    Heating your rental unit

    Your landlord needs to provide you a working heating system. The system must heat living spaces to at least 68 degrees during the day (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.), and at least 64 degrees at night (from 11:01 p.m. to 6:50 a.m.).

    Your landlord needs to meet those heating requirements during the “heating season,” which starts on Sept. 15 and ends on June 15. Your hot water also needs to be at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and at most 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Xổ số may mắn hàng tuầnIf you have a problem with your heat:

    • Check the thermostat and make sure it’s on.
    • Make sure you have oil in your tank.
    • Check to see if your gas service was turned off.
    • If you can’t figure out the issue, call the property manager or owner.
    • If the property manager or owner is unresponsive, call Inspection Services at 617-635-5322, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can call 311 after hours.
    Tips for tenants

    If there are circuit breakers, utility meters, or oil tanks in the basement, your landlord needs to give you access to the basement. You don’t have to call your landlord before calling Inspectional Services, but you should give your landlord a chance to make repairs.

    Non-emergency repairs

    For non-emergency repairs in your apartment, your landlord needs to give you “reasonable notice.” Reasonable notice is at least 24 hours.

    Winter service requests

    Winter service requests

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