How does Cooling Assistance Benefit work?

Apply from May 2 to August 31, 2022. Air conditioners are given on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants. If an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. Applicants are only eligible for a Cooling Assistance benefit once every five years.

Am I eligible for Cooling Assistance Benefit?

You are eligible if all these apply to you: Someone in your household is a U.S. Citizen or has satisfactory immigration status. You do not have a working air conditioner. Or, the one you have is five years old or older. You did not get a HEAP-funded air conditioner in the last five years. One of these: You get SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance (TA), or Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone). You’re getting a Regular HEAP benefit of $21 or more in the current program year and live in government subsidized housing (like NYCHA or Section 8) with heat included in your rent. Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the guidelines in this table: Household Size Maximum Gross Monthly Income 1 $2,729 2 $3,569 3 $4,409 4 $5,249 5 $6,088 6 $6,928 7 $7,086 8 $7,243 9 $7,401 10 $7,558 11 $7,715 12 $7,873 13 $8,420 For each additional person Add $568

How do I Apply to Cooling Assistance Benefit?

Apply from May 2 to August 31, 2022. Call the HEAP Conference Line at 212-331-3126 to get an application sent to you. Select a vendor from this list (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) vendors) . Include their information on your application. Mail your completed application to: New York City Home Energy Assistance Program P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station New York, NY, 10008 Call 311. Ask for help with the Cooling Assistance benefit. Apply from May 2 to August 31, 2022. Call the HEAP Conference Line at 212-331-3126 to get an application sent to you. Select a vendor from this list (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) vendors) . Include their information on your application. Submit your application at an office near you .

Cooling Assistance Benefit

1. How it Works

The Cooling Assistance benefit helps eligible households buy and install an air conditioner or fan up to a cost of $800.

Apply from May 2 to August 31, 2022.
Air conditioners are given on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants.
If an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided.
Applicants are only eligible for a Cooling Assistance benefit once every five years.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

You are eligible if all these apply to you:

Someone in your household is a U.S. Citizen or has satisfactory immigration status.
You do not have a working air conditioner. Or, the one you have is five years old or older.
You did not get a HEAP-funded air conditioner in the last five years.
One of these:
- You get SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance (TA), or Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone).
- You’re getting a Regular HEAP benefit of $21 or more in the current program year and live in government subsidized housing (like NYCHA or Section 8) with heat included in your rent.
- Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the guidelines in this table:

Household Size	Maximum Gross Monthly Income
1	$2,729
2	$3,569
3	$4,409
4	$5,249
5	$6,088
6	$6,928
7	$7,086
8	$7,243
9	$7,401
10	$7,558
11	$7,715
12	$7,873
13	$8,420
For each additional person	Add $568

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

It’s important to include the right documents when you apply. Your documents show whether the program is right for you.

This page can help you choose the right documents for your application.

For at least one household member:

Valid Social Security Number (SSN)

For each person applying, any one document:

Driver’s License
Photo ID
US Passport or Naturalization Certificate
Adoption Papers, Hospital or Doctor’s Records
School Records

Or for each person applying, any two documents:

Birth Certificate or Baptismal certificate
Statement from another person

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Apply from May 2 to August 31, 2022.

Call the HEAP Conference Line at 212-331-3126 to get an application sent to you.
Select a vendor from this list (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) vendors). Include their information on your application.
Mail your completed application to:
New York City Home Energy Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station
New York, NY, 10008

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