Fuel System Repair

The City of Springfield is aware that some homes may contain heating systems that are outdated and inefficient in their ability to sufficiently meet the heating needs of a family’s household.  Consequently, these factors can prove to be a financial burden as well as a threat to the safety of the property; ultimately effecting a homeowner’s ability to afford or maintain the home.  As a result, the Office of Housing, in conjunction with the New England Farm Workers’ Council, offers the Heating Emergency Assistance Retrofit Tasks Weatherization Assistance Program (HEARTWAP) to income-eligible homeowners.

HEARTWAP is designed to provide emergency heating system repair; pay for the cost of an annul inspection of a fuel burning system; or pay for the replacement of the system, if needed.  The program is intended to assist homeowner’s whose household income does not exceed 60% of the area median income.  Households interested in the program must first contact the New England Farm Workers’ Council.  Once approved, the Office of Housing will coordinate the delivery of this service.  All work is performed by a licensed and insured heating contractor.

 To learn more about this program or get information regarding Fuel Assistance please contact the New England Farm Worker’s Council at (413) 272-2209.

If you have already been approved for Fuel Assistance by New England Farm Worker's Council and believe you qualify for the HEARTWAP program you may contact the Office of Housing at (413) 787-6500.