HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) | GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days' supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

Physical Address

411 Main Street, Catskill, NY 12414

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Application process

Apply for regular HEAP benefits online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov or in person; telephone interviews are available

Fee

None

Eligibility

Greene County residents, depending on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situations

Agency info

GREENE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provide various programs and services to Greene County residents, including Temporary Assisance, SNAP, HEAP, Child Care subsidy, Child Support Enforcement, Medicaid for long term care, and Adult Protective services.