News release

Applications for Home Heating Help Available

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Oct. 2000 - March 2014)

Low and modest-income Nova Scotians will benefit from the province's home heating rebate program which is being offered again this year to help make life more affordable.

An application-based program, the Heating Assistance Rebate Program offers a rebate of up to $200 for eligible applicants who heat their homes with oil, electricity, wood, wood pellets, natural gas, propane, or coal.

People who earn $27,000 or less, or families with a combined income of $42,000 or less, as well as those receiving income assistance or the guaranteed income supplement and buy home heating fuels, can apply.

"This rebate will once again help Nova Scotians who are most in need heat their homes this winter," said Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. "It's another example of how government is helping to make life better for families."

More than 52,000 applications were mailed to recipients of last year's rebate encouraging them to apply. They must meet all program requirements to receive the rebate.

Applications are available at Access Nova Scotia centres, MLA offices, Department of Community Services' offices, family resource centres, community groups such as Feed Nova Scotia and Parker Street, and online at www.HomeHeatingHelp.ca, or by calling 1-800-670-4357.

It may take up to six weeks for applications to be processed and cheques issued to eligible Nova Scotians.