New York State will provide more than $328 million to help low- and middle-income residents with their home heating costs this winter.
Applications are now being accepted for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which provides federal funding to assist homeowners and renters during the cold weather months.
Eligible homeowners and renters may receive assistance of up to $741, depending on income, household size and how they heat their home.
Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services in person or by telephone, with funding provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is overseen by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance,
New Yorkers who receive HEAP assistance this season and continue to fall behind on their utility bills due to the pandemic or are running short on heating fuel may also qualify for a one-time emergency HEAP benefit. Applications for emergency benefits will be accepted starting on Jan. 4.
