{"id":42747,"date":"2025-11-17T19:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/42747\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:49:08","slug":"when-do-heap-applications-open-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/42747\/","title":{"rendered":"When do HEAP applications open in New York?"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2014 Winter chill has arrived in New York, but a heating assistance program<\/a> is under threat due to federal funding.<\/p>\n

New York\u2019s Home Energy Assistance Program<\/a> (HEAP) is set to begin accepting applications on Nov. 24. However, the federal government has not yet released $400 million in funds for the program after the shutdown ended<\/a> last week, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.<\/p>\n

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HEAP helps approximately 1.5 million New Yorkers pay their energy bills<\/a> during the winter months, according to Gov. Hochul. Without the funding, New York will not be able to accept applications<\/a>, leaving those in need without the assistance.<\/p>\n

On average, the maximum benefit New Yorkers received in 2024-2025 was $996.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible for HEAP?<\/p>\n

Your household may qualify if:<\/p>\n

A member is a U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national or a qualified non-citizen<\/p>\n

All household members have a Social Security number<\/p>\n

A member receives SNAP, temporary assistance or SSI<\/p>\n

Household size, monthly gross income of:<\/p>\n

Energy types eligible for assistance<\/p>\n

More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State <\/a><\/p>\n

Those who live in New York City can apply when applications open by\u00a0clicking here<\/a>. For New Yorkers outside the city,\u00a0check here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on HEAP, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n

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