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New York's HEAP heating assistance applications open Nov. 2
New York will begin accepting applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) on Nov. 2, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced, with the base benefit for oil, kerosene and propane users rising to $990 as heating fuel prices climb.
New York will open applications for the 2026-2027 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) on Nov. 2, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Oct. 16. The program helps low- and middle-income households and older adults cover their home heating costs.
Emergency HEAP applications, for households at risk of running out of heating fuel or having their utility service shut off, will open on Jan. 4, 2027.
Base benefits rise
The base benefit for households that heat with oil, kerosene or propane is rising by $90 to $990, while those using wood, pellets or coal will receive $700, up $65. Households that pay directly for heat and have incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level receive an additional $61, and those that include someone aged 60 or older, a child under 6 or a permanently disabled person receive an extra $35.
Eligibility depends on income, household size, heating source and whether the household includes a vulnerable member. A family of four, for example, can qualify with a gross monthly income of up to $6,852, or $82,230 a year. Households receiving SNAP or Public Assistance get HEAP benefits automatically, and more than 1.1 million households are expected to receive automatic payments. Others must apply, and benefits are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person through local departments of social services. Information and applications are available at ny.gov/HEAP, and older adults can also call the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871. Eligible homeowners can also apply for heating equipment cleaning and tune-ups, as well as repair or replacement.
More than 1.5 million HEAP benefits were issued last heating season, including 927,691 in New York City. The governor's office said heating oil prices are up 67% and kerosene 50% from last year, attributing the increase to the war in Iran and federal economic policies.
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