Applications for the New York State Cooling Assistance Benefit program are now open.
The program helps eligible households buy and install air conditioners or fans to help them stay cool during the summer months.
The price cannot be more than $800 with installation for a portable air conditioner, or fan, and not to exceed $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit. Like heating assistance funding, cooling assistance funds are limited and are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
For a list of eligibility requirements visit ny.gov/services/apply-cooling-assistance.
