WAFF 2026 Application Form
  • WAFF Application Form

    WAFF Application Form

    Welcome to the Way to Warmth! We're glad you're here.

  • May 2026 Update: WAFF Assistance Increased to $750 Per Household

    Energy costs are rising this spring. More families than ever are at risk of utility disconnections.

    We hear you. And we're responding.

    Qualified residential natural gas customers of BGE, Columbia Gas of Virginia, and Washington Gas may temporarily be eligible for up to $750 in assistance. Apply through May 29.

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    Are you ready to apply for WAFF? Five easy questions.

    Q1: Do you live in one of these cities or counties?

    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland: City of Baltimore. Counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Frederick,  Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's
    • Virginia: Cities: Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Winchester. Counties: Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Warren

    Q2: Do you have an active natural gas heating account that is disconnected, or have you received a disconnection notice in the past 30 days?

    Q3: Have you applied for LIHEAP assistance in your state? Did you get an official approval/denial letter? Example

    Virginia Residents Only, May 2026: The Virginia EAP is currently not accepting applications. Please download and complete this form. When you apply for WAFF, upload this form in place of your LIHEAP letter. 

    DC LIHEAP accepts applications year-round. Fiscal year 2026: Oct 1, 2025 - Sept 30, 2026
    Maryland MEAP accepts applications year-round. Fiscal year 2025-2026: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
    Virginia EAP accepts various applications at different dates. Please visit their website for details.

    Q4: Is your past-due gas balance $750* or less after applying all assistance and payments?

    Q5: Do you have a current ID and proof of income for the past 30 days? If you have no income, download the WAFF Zero Income Form, have it notarized, and provide it when you apply.

    If you answered Yes to all of these questions, you are ready to apply for WAFF. We look forward to serving you. For other assistance, please visit our Resources page.

    *Through May 29, 2026

  • I. Basic Eligibility Requirements

  • Are you the owner of the natural gas utility account?*
  • Is your natural gas service currently off?*

  • You must be the natural gas utility account owner to apply for WAFF assistance.

  • Have you applied for LIHEAP federal assistance in your state?*

  • You must apply for LIHEAP assistance in your state before applying for WAFF. 

  • Please verify the city or county where you live.*
  • Select your natural gas utility company.*
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  • Are you 65 or older?*
  • Do you have a warning or disconnection notice from your natural gas utility provider in the past 30 days?*

  • You must have a recent utility warning or disconnection notice from your natural gas utility provider to apply for WAFF assistance. Please upload a copy of the document to continue.

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  • Sorry! Your adjusted balance must be $750 or less to qualify for WAFF. Please check your information and try again.

  • Success! The adjusted amount is $750 or less. Please click NEXT to proceed with your WAFF application.

  • II. Income Eligibility: Zero Income

  • Are you reporting zero income?*
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  • Thank you for completing your Zero Income information. Please click NEXT.

  • Are you currently employed?*
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  • Do you have Social Security income to report?*
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  • If you are not reporting employment income or Social Security income, you must download a Zero Income form, have it notarized, and then upload it to your application.

  • Thank you for completing the Employment and Social Security Income section. Please proceed to the Personal Data section.

  • III. Personal Data

    Please tell us about yourself.
  • What form of official ID will you be providing? Please select one.*
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  • You must live in Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia to apply for WAFF assistance. Please enter an address in DC, MD, or PA.

  • Do you rent or own your home?*

  • IV. Your Household Information

  • If you receive WAFF assistance, would you like to be a WAFF testimonial?*
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  • Do you have pets?*
  • If Yes, would you like to have your pet featured as a WAFF Pet?*
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  • V. Demographic Information

    These questions are do not affect your eligibility, and you may choose "prefer not to answer." Your answers help WAFF improve service and ensure equity.
  • Gender*
  • Race/ethnicity. Please check all that apply.*

  • The Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF) does not discriminate in determining eligibility based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

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