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Temporary Assistance Programs
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Temporary Assistance Programs
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Temporary Assistance Programs
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Temporary Assistance Programs
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Temporary Assistance Programs
Home Energy Assistance Program
The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, provides financial assistance to help income-eligible households manage their home heating costs and ensure a safe, warm home during the colder months.
You may qualify for HEAP if:
- Your household income falls at or below the HEAP Income Guideline
- A U.S. Citizen or legal resident residing in New York
- You pay heating or utility costs directly or indirectly as part of your rent
- A household member is considered a vulnerable individual, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and children.
How To Apply
Applications for HEAP are accepted at the Department of Social Services and the Schenectady Community Action Program.
Required Documents
- Proof of identity and residency
- Income documentation for all household members
- Recent heating and utility bills
Additional HEAP Programs
Subject to Seasonal Availability
Electricity is necessary for your heating system or thermostat to work. If your electricity is shut off or scheduled to be shut off, you may be eligible for Emergency HEAP. Similarly, you may also be eligible if your natural gas is shut off or scheduled to be shut off.
If your heating system does not use natural gas and you are out of fuel, have less than a quarter tank of fuel oil, kerosene, or propane, or have less than a ten (10) day supply of wood, wood pellets, corn, or another deliverable heat source, your household may be eligible for Emergency HEAP.
To apply for Emergency HEAP, you must contact the Schenectady County Department of Social Services. Online applications are not available for this program. For more information about this and other HEAP programs, visit the New York State website at Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA
If you are a homeowner and eligible, the Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit can help you repair or replace your furnace, boiler, and other direct heating equipment necessary to keep your home's primary heating source working.
To apply for the Heating Equipment or Replacement Benefit, you must contact the Schenectady County Department of Social Services. Online applications are not available for this program. For more information about this and other HEAP programs, visit the New York State website at Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA
Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which include the cleaning of primary heating equipment. These services may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, and the installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to ensure the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available.
To apply for the Clean & Tune Benefit, you must contact the Schenectady County Department of Social Services. Online applications are not available for this program. For more information about this and other HEAP programs, visit the New York State website at Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA
Subject to Seasonal Availability
Eligible households may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per household to help with the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan, ensuring your home stays cool during the hot summer months.
To apply for Cooling Assistance, you must contact the Schenectady County Department of Social Services. Online applications are not available for this program. For more information about this and other HEAP programs, visit the New York State website at Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | OTDA