Utah Department of Workforce Services

Money Moves

Administers the HEAT program

Utah's Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) program opened to all eligible households on Nov. 1. State officials say applications are running about half their usual pace, even as a national report projects heating bills will rise about 9% this winter.

Updated Nov 3

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Administers Utah's childcare subsidy program using federal funding

Utah's childcare subsidy cuts took effect Oct. 1. The income ceiling for new applicants dropped from 85% to 50% of state median income. About 900 families, or 1,500 children, lose assistance entirely.

Updated Oct 12