New York State residents who cannot afford their home heating bills have a federal aid program whose enrollment begins this Monday, November 2.
The program is also available in New Jersey and Connecticut.
The main goal of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is to prevent the elderly and low-income families from getting cold during the winter season due to non-payment.
Eligible New Yorkers can apply for the program starting Tuesday, November 2.
The Human Resources Administration is the agency in charge of providing federal aid in the state.
Click here for more information about the program in New York.
In this link you will find the requirements for the state of New Jersey.
Click here if you are a Connecticut resident.
The program helps to heat your home with any of these systems:
- Electricity
- Natural gas
- Petroleum
- Coal
- Propane
- Wood / Wood Pellets
- Kerosene
Who is eligible for HEAP?
- You and your family members if they are United States citizens, non-citizen residents, or qualified aliens.
- You must provide a valid social security number for each household member.
- You benefit if you get help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance, or Supplemental Security Income.
- Your monthly household income is equal to or less than the Income Guide. Click here for more information on income level and number of family members.
You can meet the HEAP requirements even if:
- He owns a home.
- You pay for heat as part of your rent.
To request the program you can call 212-331-3126 o al 311 for assistance in completing the form and / or requesting that a form be mailed to you.
You can also call 1-800-342-3009 if you reside outside of New York City.
The following offices can also help you with the process, but ask 311 for information before going, as the hours and days of service may vary due to the pandemic and health restrictions.
Department of Social Services
Oficina HEAP Bronx
1932 Arthur Avenue,
El Bronx, NY 10457
Days open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Department of Social Services
HEAP Brooklyn Office
3050 West 21st Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Days open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Department of Social Services
HEAP Brooklyn Office
1 Metro Tech Center,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Days open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Department of Social Services
HEAP Jamaica Queens
163-08 88th Avenue,
3rd floorQueens, NY 11432
Days open: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Maximum monthly income according to the number of residents in the home to meet income requirements.
1 $2,610
2 $3,413
3 $4,216
4 $5,019
5 $5,822
6 $6,625
7 $6,775
8 $6,926
9 $7,077
10 $7,277
11 $7,378
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