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New York State HEAP heating subsidy applications are open. Households that meet the income and status conditions can receive subsidies ranging from 400 yuan to 990 yuan, depending on the heating method. New Yorkers can apply through Access HRA.
new York State The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open for applications for 2026-2027 to help eligible households pay winter heating and energy bills.new york city Residents can apply through Access HRA, and the program is set to end on April 16 next year. However, since subsidies are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, applications will stop accepting funds once the funds are used up.
HEAP is not a loan, and recipients do not have to repay the subsidy. Eligible households receive a regular subsidy once each heating season. Payment is usually made directly to the electricity, gas or fuel supplier rather than to the applicant.Tenant Residents and homeowners can apply, and may be eligible even if heating costs are included in the rent.
Application eligibility depends primarily on pre-tax income and the number of people in the household. This year, the monthly income limit for a one-person family is 3,563 yuan, for a two-person family it is 4,659 yuan, and for a four-person family it is 6,852 yuan. Applicant households must also meet the status requirements of citizens or eligible noncitizens, and provide the required Social Security number information. Whether they have savings or not does not determine eligibility.
Families receiving food stamps (SNAP), cash assistance, or partial Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also be eligible. Some of these families may receive subsidies automatically and do not need to reapply; Those who are not sure can log in to Access HRA to check.
The amount of subsidy depends on the heating method and family situation. For those who pay for natural gas or electric heating themselves, the basic subsidy is 400 yuan; For those who use fuel oil, kerosene or propane, the subsidy is 990 yuan; For those who use wood, wood pellets and other delivery fuels, the subsidy is 700 yuan. Houses where heating is included in the rent usually receive a subsidy of 21 to 50 yuan; If there are elderly people over the age of 60, children under the age of six, or people with a permanent disability, they may also get additional subsidies.
New York City residents can apply at accesshra.nyc.gov and use the ACCESS HRA mobile app to upload documents and check progress. Applications typically require proof of address, a recent energy bill or heating instructions from the landlord, proof of income for family members for the past four weeks, and identification and Social Security number information. The City generally makes a decision within 30 working days of receiving a complete application.
Those who do not have Internet access can apply at the HEAP office, or they can mail or fax the form. Those who need a paper application, language assistance or have inquiries about eligibility can call 718-557-1399. If you have received a power outage or gas cut notice, you can still apply for regular HEAP first; The emergency HEAP is scheduled to open on January 4 next year to deal with crises such as power outages.
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Applications for the 2026-2027 HEAP are open now and are due to close on 16 April next year. However, since subsidies are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, applications will close if the funds are already used.
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Eligibility mainly depends on the pre-tax income of the family, number of people and status. You must be a citizen or eligible non-citizen, and provide your Social Security number information; People who receive SNAP, cash assistance, or partial SSI may also be automatically eligible.
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Those who pay their own natural gas or electric heating bills can get 400 yuan, fuel, kerosene or propane for 990 yuan, and wood and other delivery fuels for 700 yuan. New Yorkers can apply for an Access HRA, or they can visit the office, mail or fax.
