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HEAP applications open to assist with costs of heating

Written by Staff Report on . Posted in Community, Featured.

WARREN COUNTY — The Warren County Department of Social Services is urging residents who may qualify for New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to fill out applications for aid as soon as possible, citing the expected rise of heating costs this winter.

Prices of certain types of fuels are expected to rise as much as 30 percent, which can make it difficult for some to keep up with heating bills, according to a press release from the County. 

The application period for HEAP opened on Nov. 1. Applications can be filled out online (https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/) or by calling the Warren County Department of Social Services at 518-761-6338.

“HEAP is a valuable program to make sure our residents stay warm during winter, and many people may not be aware that they qualify,” said Warren County Department of Social Services commissioner Chris Hanchett in the release. “Please visit the New York State HEAP website or call us to determine if you meet income eligibility guidelines to get help for your heating costs.”

Anyone who is eligible will receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year, the release says. The guidelines are based on household size and maximum monthly income. 

See below for a full list of HEAP guidelines, via Warren County:

  • One-person households: $2,852
  • Two-person households: $3,370
  • Three-person households: $4,608
  • Four-person households: $5,485
  • Five-person households: $6,363
  • Six-person households: $7,241
  • Seven-person households: $7,405
  • Eight-person households: $7,570
  • Nine-person households: $7,734
  • Ten-person households: $7,899
  • Eleven-person households: $8,064
  • Twelve-person households: $8,228
  • Thirteen-person households: $8,778

For households over 13, add $590 to the maximum monthly income.

Those who heat with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood, kerosene or corn are eligible to submit applications. To request an application be mailed to you, visit www.mybenefits.com. Applicants should apply prior to fuel levels getting low in an effort to avoid extra delivery chargers or emergency deliveries, the release says.

HEAP also provides financial assistance for heating system repairs and cleaning, according to the release. Visit https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap for more information.