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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.

2022/2023 Program Details

PROGRAM COMPONENT DATES

  • The Regular Benefit component opened Nov. 1, 2022 and is scheduled to operate through April 29, 2023.
  • The Emergency component opened Jan. 3, 2023 and will operate through March 31, 2023. A second emergency grant is also available. 
  • The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement component opened October 3, 2022 and is scheduled to operate through Sept. 30, 2023.
  • The Clean and Tune benefit opened October 3, 2022 and will operate through Sept. 30, 2023.
  • The Cooling Assistance component opens May 1, 2023 and is scheduled to operate through Aug. 31, 2023.

All benefit component dates may be shortened or extended depending on demand and available funding.

BENEFIT AMOUNTS

2022-2023 HEAP Direct Heating Regular Benefit Amounts

Energy Source

Base 
Benefit

Vulnerable Household Member 
$35 add-on

Tier I Household 
$41 add-on

Direct Heating Base with both add-ons (maximum)

Utility (Natural Gas or Electric heat)

$400

$435

$441

$476

Oil, Kerosene, and Propane

$900

$935

$941

$976

Wood, Pellets, Coal, other fuels

$635

$670

$676

$711
  • A vulnerable household member is an individual under age 6, age 60 or older, or permanently disabled.
  • Tier I households have income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL).

 

Household Size Maximum Gross Monthly Income
1 $2,852
2 $3,730
3 $4,608
4 $5,485
5 $6,363
6 $7,241
7 $7,405
8 $7,570
9 $7,734
10 $7,899
11 $8,064
12 $8,228
13 $8,778
Each additional Add $590

 

2022-2023 HEAP Heat Included Regular Benefit Amounts

Heat and Eat Benefit

$21

Tier II Benefit

$45

Tier I Benefit

$50

 

2022-2023 HEAP Emergency Assistance Benefit Amounts

Electric Heat

$585

Natural Gas and Domestic Utility

$585

Natural Gas Heat

$400

Domestic Utility

$185

Oil, Kerosene, and Propane

$900

Wood, Pellets, Coal, other fuels

$635

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.