HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) | WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (WESTCOP)

2 Westchester Plaza, Suite 137, Elmsford, NY 10523

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

(800) 342-3009

Voice - Other - NYS HEAP Hotline

(914) 592-5600

Voice - Main - Ext. 150

(914) 592-0021

Fax - Fax

(914) 592-5600

Voice - Main

http://www.westcop.org

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

Westchester 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

211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

What's Here

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

Providing organization

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (WESTCOP)

Assists residents of poor and minority communities in planning and carrying out programs to help themselves through employment and training, senior services, substance abuse, early childhood, and Community Action program.