HEAP
How HEAP Works
HEAP is a federally funded program that helps customers with low-income pay heating and cooling costs for electricity, gas and other heating fuels. HEAP also offers Emergency benefits, Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefits and Clean and Tune benefits. Customers who are eligible for HEAP and other qualifying programs are also eligible for Central Hudson’s Low Income Bill Discount Program.
2021/2022 Program Details
PROGRAM COMPONENT DATES
- The Regular Benefit component opened Oct. 1, 2021 and is scheduled to operate through April 29, 2022.
- The Emergency component opens Jan. 3, 2022 and will operate through March 15, 2022. A second emergency grant is also available.
- The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement component opens October 1, 2021 and is scheduled to operate through Sept. 30, 2022.
- The Clean and Tune benefit opens October 1, 2021 and will operate through Sept. 30, 2022.
- The Cooling Assistance component opens May 2, 2022 and is scheduled to operate through Aug. 31, 2022.
All benefit component dates may be shortened or extended depending on demand and available funding.
BENEFIT AMOUNTS
2021-2022 HEAP Direct Heating Regular Benefit Amounts |
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Energy Source |
Base |
Vulnerable Household Member |
Tier I Household |
Direct Heating Base with both add-ons (maximum) |
Utility (Natural Gas or Electric heat) |
$350 |
$385 |
$391 |
$426 |
Oil, Kerosene, and Propane |
$675 |
$710 |
$716 |
$751 |
Wood, Pellets, Coal, other fuels |
$525 |
$560 |
$566 |
$601 |
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2021-2022 HEAP Heat Included Regular Benefit Amounts |
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Heat and Eat Benefit |
$21 |
Tier II Benefit |
$45 |
Tier I Benefit |
$50 |
2021-2022 HEAP Emergency Assistance Benefit Amounts |
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Electric Heat |
$490 |
Natural Gas and Domestic Utility |
$490 |
Natural Gas Heat |
$350 |
Domestic Utility |
$140 |
Oil, Kerosene, and Propane |
$675 |
Wood, Pellets, Coal, other fuels |
$525 |
Propane Tank Installation and Deposit |
up to $500 |
Temporary Relocation |
up to $500 |
How to Apply
Customers can learn more about these benefits and apply for HEAP at MyBenefits.ny.gov or (800) 342-3009.