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Money for heat and utility expenses

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA), NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)

How it works

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps cover heating and cooling costs and prevents utility shutoffs.

HEAP pays for fuel, utilities, and heating and cooling equipment repairs or replacement. Payments go directly to your utility company or energy provider. You can get HEAP even if utilities are included in your rent.

HEAP has several components:

Regular Benefit Applications for the 2025-2026 winter heating season are now open.

Benefits are first-come, first-serve, so apply today on ACCESS HRA. Applications close April 7, 2026 or when funds run out.

What: A one-time benefit that can help you pay for heating your home

When: Typically early fall through early spring
Emergency Benefit Applications open January 2, 2026.

What: Helps you heat your home if you’re in a heat- or heat-related emergency

When: Winter
Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement Benefit Applications closed on May 9, 2025.

What: Helps homeowners repair or replace furnace, boiler, and/or other essential heating equipment

When: Winter/spring
Clean and Tune Benefit Applications closed on May 9, 2025.

What: Helps homeowners get energy-efficient upgrades, including:

  • primary heating equipment cleaning
  • chimney cleaning
  • minor repairs
  • carbon monoxide detector installation

When: Winter/spring
Cooling Assistance Benefit Applications open April 15, 2026.

What: Helps eligible households buy and install an air conditioner or fan

When: Spring/summer

 


Get help

Visit the website

Visit the OTDA website for HEAP to learn more about this program.

Call 311

Ask for help with the Home Energy Assistance Program.

Call HEAP

Call 718-557-1399 for help with HEAP.


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Last Updated December 1, 2025

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