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    WAFF Application Form

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  • Welcome to the Way to Warmth!

    You can apply online for the Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF) natural gas heating bill assistance from January through May, once per year.

    You will need an active email to submit this application online. You will also need to provide some required documents. Please have them ready before starting your application:

    • A current, active email
    • A current government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license or passport.
    • A recent natural gas disconnection notice or warning of disconnection
    • Proof that you have received or been denied LIHEAP energy assistance
    • Proof of employment income, Social Security income, and/or a notarized Zero Income Form.

    Please note that WAFF can only assist with natural gas heating utilities. For other sources of aid, please visit our Resources page.

  • I. Basic Eligibility Requirements

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

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

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  • 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 $500 or less to qualify for WAFF. Please check your information and try again.

  • Success! The adjusted amount is $500 or less. Please click NEXT to proceed with your WAFF application.

  • II. Income Eligibility: Zero Income

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  • Thank you for completing your Zero Income information. Please click NEXT.

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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.
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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.

  • IV. Your Household Information

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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.
  • 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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