HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) | SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

100 Veterans Memorial Highway, H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppauge, NY 11788

Eligibility

Regular HEAP: Low-income families, Individuals ages 60 and up, and those with a permanent disability, receiving Food Stamps, TANF or SSI Emergency HEAP Eligibility: Low-income families and individuals dealing with an emergency Furnace Repair/Replacement

Hours

Agency prefers clients call for details

Fax - Fax

Fax - Fax

Voice - Main

Voice - HEAP Hotline

Voice - Suffolk County Office For the Aging

https://suffolkcountyny.gov/aging

Application process

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Fees

Agency prefers clients call for details

Service area

Suffolk County, NY

Description

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

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What's Here

Electric Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Furnace Maintenance / Repair Weatherization Programs Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

Administers federal, state and county programs for persons 60 years of age and older. Specific goals for the Office are to develop a comprehensive service system designed to assist persons 60 years of age and older in maintaining maximum independence and dignity, to remove barriers to economic and personal independence, and to provide a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. Most importantly, Suffolk County Office for the Aging acts as advocate on behalf of all Suffolk County senior citizens. Call for detailed programs offered.