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Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Virginia Energy Assistance Program - Home Energy Assistance Program [22 VAC 40 ‑ 685]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation sets forth the requirements for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and establishes the HEAP fund. The regulation addresses the purpose of the fund, sources and disbursement of HEAP funds.
State Authority ยงยง 63.2-217 and 63.2-805 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation The purpose of the regulation is to create the Home Energy Assistance Program and to establish a fund to collect and disburse program funding for the HEAP. The regulation also sets expectations and guidelines for the Department of Social Services in administering the HEAP.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Denise Surber  / Interim Program Manager
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: denise.t.surber@dss.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)726-7386    FAX: (804)726-7358    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend the reporting requirement date and the submission frequency for the Energy Assistance Program Report
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2008.
Establish Home Energy Assistance Program Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/10/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
6/18/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/18/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/15/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
8/28/2007 Agency Completed Amend