Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)

HEAP is a federally-funded financial assistance program designed to help income-eligible households pay energy bills. It is not a loan. You do not have to repay any assistance received through this program. There are two types of HEAP grants available, Regular and Emergency Grants. Depending upon your financial situation, you may qualify for one or both.

To qualify for assistance from HEAP you must:

  • Have an energy bill in your name or have your heat included in your rent
  • Have income that falls within the following guidelines:

HEAP GUIDELINES 2008/2009
Household Size Income Level ($) Household Size Income Level ($)
1 1,963 7 5,097
2 2,567 8 5,210
3 3,172 9 5,324
4 3,776 10 5,437
5 4,380 11 5,800
6 4,984 11+ Add $450 per person
* or less per month

Qualifying for Regular HEAP Grants

  • Income-eligible households whose heating costs are included in the rent and who pay for other utilities (electric, gas, oil, etc.)
  • Income-eligible households who do not live in government subsidized housing and have heat utilities included in their rent
  • Income-eligible households who pay energy bills

Qualifying for Emergency HEAP Grants

  • Income-eligible households having a heating emergency
  • All eligibility requirements for Regular HEAP must be met
  • You have less than seven days supply of fuel (oil), your service is disconnected or you are scheduled to have your service disconnected
  • You must present a Disconnection Notice

You may also qualify for an Emergency HEAP Grant for your heating equipment if the system is not working, is unsafe, needs maintenance or repair work and you are unable to pay for those repairs, and you meet the Regular HEAP income and eligibility requirements.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU APPLY FOR A REGULAR HEAP GRANT EARLY. HEAP OPENS NOVEMBER 3, 2008 AND CONTINUES UNTIL AVAILABLE FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED.

Please bring the following information with you when you apply for HEAP:

  • Your current LIPA (or other fuel) bill
  • “Final Disconnect Notice” or other shut-off notice
  • Recent pay stub or other proof of your household’s total gross monthly income
  • Proof of residence (tax bill, lease, deed or rent receipt showing your address)
  • Documents identifying each household member (birth certificates, social security cards, school records or drivers’ licenses)
  • Proof of qualified alien status if you are not a US citizen

HEAP Information Lines

The Rockaways - 800-692-0557
Nassau County - 516-565-4327
Suffolk County - 631-853-8825

HEAP Office Locations:

Queens
161-10 Jamaica Avenue
Queens, NY

Nassau
175 Fulton Avenue
Hempstead, NY

Suffolk
South Shore Center
2 South 2nd Street
Deer Park , NY

893 East Main St
Riverhead, NY

Last Updated: 10/02/2009