How does Home Energy Assistance Program work?

The HEAP benefit opens November 2, 2020. The deadline to submit applications has been extended to August 31, 2021 or until the funds run out. The Emergency HEAP benefit opens January 4, 2021 and all three (1st, 2nd and 3rd Emergency) have been extended to August 31, 2021 or until the funds run out. You may still be able to receive benefits even if your heat is included in your rent Emergency benefits are available if your heat has been turned off, if you’re out of fuel, if your heat is in danger of being turned off, or you have less than a quarter tank of fuel. The application requires proof of address and income, your heating or utility bills (if you pay utilities), and a valid social security number for all household members, at a minimum.

Am I eligible for Home Energy Assistance Program?

Your household may be eligible for Regular HEAP benefits if you can answer yes to the following questions: Are you and the people you live with US citizens or have satisfactory immigrations status? Do you live with a child under six years old, an adult over 60 years old, or anyone with a permanent disability living with you? Do you meet one of the following income guidelines? You receive SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance, or Code A Supplemental Security Income. Your family is at or under the following gross monthly income guidelines for your household size posted below. Your household may be eligible for Emergency HEAP benefits if you can answer yes to the following questions: Is your heat shut off or about to be shut off, or do you have less than a quarter tank of fuel or 10-day supply of another heat source? Is your income at or under the income guidelines below or do you receive SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance, or Code A Supplemental Security Income? Is your heating or electric bill in your name? Are you household’s available resources: less than $3,000 if it includes someone 60 or older? less than $2,000 if it doesn’t include someone 60 or older? If you have an emergency, contact your HEAP Local District Contact for assistance. Family Size Income in a month 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 $7,227 11 $7,378 12 $7,755 Each additional Add $560

How do I Apply to Home Energy Assistance Program?

Applications should be mailed to: New York City Home Energy Assistance Program P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station New York, NY, 10008 To apply for Emergency HEAP, you must first apply and be approved for regular HEAP. You can apply for Emergency HEAP over the phone by calling 212-331-3126 . Find a HEAP office near you. Gather your personal documents and bring them with you to the office. You can print and fill out the application before you go in or complete it at the office.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

1. How it Works

HEAP helps eligible households meet the cost of heating their homes. The benefit can pay for fuel, your utility source, heating equipment replacement and repairs. The benefit is paid either directly to the heating vendor or utility company. You can apply for HEAP every year when the program is open.

The HEAP benefit opens November 2, 2020. The deadline to submit applications has been extended to August 31, 2021 or until the funds run out.
The Emergency HEAP benefit opens January 4, 2021 and all three (1st, 2nd and 3rd Emergency) have been extended to August 31, 2021 or until the funds run out.
You may still be able to receive benefits even if your heat is included in your rent
Emergency benefits are available if your heat has been turned off, if you’re out of fuel, if your heat is in danger of being turned off, or you have less than a quarter tank of fuel.
The application requires proof of address and income, your heating or utility bills (if you pay utilities), and a valid social security number for all household members, at a minimum.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

Your household may be eligible for Regular HEAP benefits if you can answer yes to the following questions:

Are you and the people you live with US citizens or have satisfactory immigrations status?
Do you live with a child under six years old, an adult over 60 years old, or anyone with a permanent disability living with you?
Do you meet one of the following income guidelines?
- You receive SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance, or Code A Supplemental Security Income.
- Your family is at or under the following gross monthly income guidelines for your household size posted below.

Your household may be eligible for Emergency HEAP benefits if you can answer yes to the following questions:

Is your heat shut off or about to be shut off, or do you have less than a quarter tank of fuel or 10-day supply of another heat source?
Is your income at or under the income guidelines below or do you receive SNAP benefits, Temporary Assistance, or Code A Supplemental Security Income?
Is your heating or electric bill in your name?
Are you household’s available resources:
- less than $3,000 if it includes someone 60 or older?
- less than $2,000 if it doesn’t include someone 60 or older?

If you have an emergency, contact your HEAP Local District Contact for assistance.

Family Size	Income in a month
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	$7,227
11	$7,378
12	$7,755
Each additional	Add $560

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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 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
Validated Social Security Card
Statement from another person

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

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Applications should be mailed to:
New York City Home Energy Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1401, Church Street Station
New York, NY, 10008

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