Bear River HEAT office takes winter utility assistance applications in Logan

LOGAN - Cache County households that struggle with winter heating bills can apply for the state's Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program through the Bear River Association of Governments, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

To qualify, total household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, the household must pay its own energy costs, and it must include an adult and at least one U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen. The program year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, or until federal funds run out. Applications from households with someone 60 or older, someone with a disability or a child under 6 are accepted from Oct. 1; general applications are processed from Nov. 1.

Applicants need recent utility bills, proof of all household income from the previous month, proof of eligible medical expenses, child support or alimony paid, and proof of disability if it applies. Applications can be made online, emailed to heat@brag.utah.gov or dropped off or mailed to BRAG's Logan office. Households with a shut-off notice should call 435-713-1444.

Why this matters

Households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level can apply for help with winter heating bills through BRAG. Those with a shut-off notice should call the HEAT office at 435-713-1444.

Source: Utah DWS HEAT program page; Bear River Association of Governments HEAT page; BRAG Cache & Rich resources, online application.