What to Know
- New York state residents will be able to apply for $372 million in federal home heating assistance starting this week.
- The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, helps lower- and middle-income people heat their homes
- Eligible households can receive a one-time regular HEAP benefit of up to $726
New York state residents will be able to apply for $372 million in federal home heating assistance starting this week.
The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, helps lower- and middle-income people heat their homes. HEAP applications will be accepted by local social service departments beginning Tuesday.
Eligible households can receive a one-time regular HEAP benefit of up to $726.
State officials anyone living outside of New York City can apply for a regular HEAP benefit online at myBenefits.ny.gov. New York City residents can download the application and mail it in.
Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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