Welcome to the Appointment Scheduling system for Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

 **Please note: The deadline for applying for Fuel Assistance is April 30, 2022. All applications must be received in our office by this date.  Applications received after April 30, 2022 may no be eligible for processing.

To schedule an appointment, please click the "Schedule New Appointment" button and complete the process.  Be sure to leave a valid telephone number and email address.

 You can also access and print the Fuel Assistance application, the Assistance Checklist, and forms you may need by visiting our website at www.straffordcap.org. Your application and documentation can then be mailed to:

CAPSC
Attn: Fuel Assistance Dept
577 Central Ave., Suite 10
Dover, NH 03820

If you would prefer to have an application mailed to you, or an electronic version emailed to you via DocuSign, please e-mail us at: CapDoverOutreach@straffordcap.org or call our office at (603) 435-2500. Press 1 when you hear the automated attendant, and then press 1 again to reach the Fuel/Electrical Assistance Department. Leave your name, your mailing address and the service for which you would like to apply, and the appropriate application will be mailed to you. 

List of Documents to bring

Below is a list of documents that you will need to bring to your appointment. You can also access the list of required documentation at any time on our Agency website at : https://straffordcap.org/fuel-assistance/

NOTE: Failure to bring all necessary documents with you to your appointment will delay your application process. 

If your utilities have been disconnected, please stop into one of our Outreach locations during regular business hours

• Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth of all household members
• Verification of All Household Income. - You will be required to show verification of all household income for the 30 days prior to your appointment. Verification of income includes, but is not limited to:
  • Employment Pay Stubs (5 pay stubs if paid weekly; 3 pay stubs if paid bi-weekly; 2 pay stubs if paid monthly)
  • Social Security Award Letters (including SSA, SSI, SSDI and/or Survivor Benefits)
  • Unemployment
  • Pensions
  • Self-Employment (will require signed current tax return with all schedules)
• Proof of Residency:
  • Renters: If your heat is included in you rent, your landlord will need to complete a Landlord Verification Form (form located at https://straffordcap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Landlord-Form-1.pdf)
• State and City Assistance: You will need a copy of your most recent decision letter from your local Town Welfare Office, or the Department of Health and Human Services (Food Stamps, TANF, APTD, etc.).
• Child Support Paid Out or Received: (form located at https://straffordcap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Child-Support-Form-2022.pdf)
• No/Low Income Form: Must be completed by anyone in the household who is 18 years or older, is not in high school, and has either No or Low Income. (form located at https://straffordcap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/No-Low-Income-Form-2022.pdf)
• Tax Return: All household members that have filed must provide a copy of their completed IRS tax return. Any household member that is Self-Employed is required to provide a copy of their most recent signed taxes with all schedules. Please note that as of March 1 of each year, your current year taxes are required. For any adult members that did not file, you will be asked to complete a 4506-T form (form located at https://straffordcap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/4506t.pdf)
• Fuel Vendor Name and Account Number, and last 12 months of Fuel usage (contact your fuel vendor for this information)
• Copy of your Electric Bill

Please Note: This is a list of common documents needed for the applications for our services. We cannot address each household's individual circumstances, and we may need to request additional information in order to complete your application.