Contact: Home Heating Credit Information provided by the Michigan Public Service Commission
Administering Agency: Michigan Dept. of Treasury
Download the 2024 MICHIGAN Home Heating Credit Claim form (PDF) prefilled with Heat Provider Name Code and Heat Type Code (UPPCO, Electric Heat).
Home Heating Credit Claim instruction booklet
You may apply for a Home Heating Credit (HHC) for the current tax year to help pay winter heating bills if you meet the listed household income guidelines and exemptions. You may claim an exemption for yourself, your spouse, and other dependents. Additional exemptions may also be available. HHC is supported by the Federal Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Forms are generally available in mid to late January where tax forms can be found. Call Treasury at (517) 636-4486 or visit the Treasury website. Some local agencies and Community Partner Organizations may provide assistance with completing the form, which is due no later than September 30 each year.
Customers of utilities regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission (such as UPPCO) receive protection from shutoff of their heating fuel service from the time of filing of the HHC form with the Treasury until the time Treasury issues the credit. However, you must contact UPPCO to let us know you filed for the HHC. Keep a copy of the HHC form you file with the number of exemptions claimed and the amount of the credit to use when requesting the status of your application. You will still be required to pay for the electric services used during the shutoff protection period.