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Hanover County Department of Social Services Heating & Cooling Assistance
Hanover County Department of Social Services · County program
Hanover County’s Social Services office helps eligible households pay heating and cooling costs, and may also cover heating-unit repairs or replacement. The county page says heating help can include fuel and equipment repairs, while cooling help can include fans, window A/C units, and repair of cooling systems.
Program details
How it works
Hanover County directs residents to the Department of Social Services for energy assistance. The county’s Financial Assistance page says heating assistance can help eligible households with the cost of purchasing oil, kerosene, propane, natural gas, coal, wood, and electricity, and can also make repairs to heating units. The same page says cooling assistance can help with electricity, fans, window unit air conditioners, and repairs.
What the money covers
- Heating fuel and electricity used for home heat.
- Repairs to heating units.
- Cooling-related electric bills.
- Fans.
- Window air conditioners.
- Repairs for cooling equipment.
How to apply
The county page says residents can apply for heating and cooling assistance online through the Virginia energy assistance application process.
Timing and deadlines
The county page itself does not state the exact application window or benefit amounts. Those details may vary by season and are not listed on the county page.
Notes for homeowners
This is an income-based utility assistance program, not a home-hardening grant in the usual sense. However, it can pay for certain safety-related HVAC repairs and equipment needed to keep a home habitable.
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