Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor/Kevin P. Coughlin
Governor Cuomo made the HEAP announcement on Friday.
By Michael V. Cusenza
More than $372 million in assistance is available to help older adults and low- and middle-income New Yorkers heat their homes this winter, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday.
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 13, applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program will be accepted by local departments of social services.
According to the State, a household can receive a one-time regular HEAP benefit of up to $726 if they are eligible. Eligibility is based on income, household size and how the home is heated. A family of four can have a household income of up to $55,178 a year, or $4,598 a month, and still qualify for help, officials noted.
New York City residents can download the HEAP application at otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/#_blank and mail it in. Applications for the federally funded program are accepted at local departments of social service. There are five such offices in Queens:
• HEAP Jamaica
165-08 88th Ave., 3rd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Days open: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• HEAP Jamaica
89-67 162nd St.
Jamaica, NY 11432
Days open: Monday – Friday
• HEAP Long Island City
33-28 Northern Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11101
Days open: Monday – Friday
• HEAP Kew Gardens
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Days open: Monday and Wednesday
• HEAP Flushing
136-20 38th Ave., Room 10A
Flushing, NY 11354
Days open: Wednesday and Thursday
“HEAP is a critical program that I’ve long supported and this funding will provide much needed assistance to elderly and low income New Yorkers as the cold winter weather arrives,” U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) said on Friday.
