ALBANY – New Yorkers needing help paying their heating bills can begin applying for home heating assistance today (Tuesday, November 1).
The Home Energy Assistance Program, HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and senior citizens keep their homes warm and help- defray high energy costs.
The program, overseen by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is federally funded.
Eligible homeowners and renters may receive up to $976 in heating assistance, depending on their income, household size, how they heat their home, and if the household contains a vulnerable member.
A family of four may have a maximum, gross monthly income of $5,485 or an annual income of $65,829, and still qualify for benefits.
“We remain committed to ensuring our most vulnerable New Yorkers have access to assistance and programs that will help address rising costs of heating their homes this winter,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. She said HEAP is a “vital lifeline for countless New York families.”
