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Community Program Offers Residents Relief From Rising Heating Costs

Quincy residents can get help covering their heating costs this winter.

QUINCY, MA — As colder temperatures approach, Quincy residents looking for relief from heating bills may have a helping hand this winter.

Quincy Community Action Programs, or QCAP, is now accepting applications for fuel assistance for the 2026-27 heating season.

The program aims to help eligible households manage heating costs as temperatures drop.

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Applying is free, and assistance is available regardless of how residents heat their homes.

The program isn't limited to Quincy. Residents of Braintree, Weymouth and Milton can also apply for assistance.

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The heating season runs from Nov. 1 through April 30, giving eligible households an opportunity to receive help during the coldest months of the year.

Anyone interested in receiving assistance can complete an application online.

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