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

132 Water Street, P.O. Box 217, Elizabethtown, NY 12932

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 requests client call for details

(518) 873-3695

Voice - Main

(518) 873-3695

Voice

(518) 873-3784

Fax

http://www.co.essex.ny.us

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Essex 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.

Data provided by

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What's Here

Electric Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

ESSEX COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING

County agency with programs for older adults. Offers resources and referral relevant to older adults living in Essex County.