Applications for New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program open Monday, November 2, to help eligible households manage winter heating costs. The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance says a household could receive as much as $1,086, depending on income, household size and heating source.
Residents can apply through myBenefits.ny.gov or their local Department of Social Services. Regular HEAP benefits cover electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood, kerosene and other heating sources. Emergency HEAP is scheduled to open January 4, 2027.
