HEAP provides both regular and emergency financial grants to eligible households to help pay heating and/or utility bills. HEAP benefits are funded and administered through the Department of Social Services. Individuals who are 60 or older and do not receive food stamps may contact their local Office for the Aging for eligibility requirements and to apply for benefits.
Central Hudson customers who receive a HEAP benefit toward their account during the 2011-2012 HEAP season will be issued a credit of $9 per month on their Central Hudson bill for a maximum of 12 months.
Here are the current eligibility guidelines, based on household size and income:
Regular HEAP Benefit - Income Eligibility Guidelines
(Maximum Gross Income)
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| You may be eligible to receive HEAP benefits |
Household
Size |
(2011-2012)
Monthly |
| 1 |
$2,146 |
| 2 |
$2,806 |
| 3 |
$3,466 |
| 4 |
$4,127 |
| 5 |
$4,787 |
| 6 |
$5,447 |
| 7 |
$5,571 |
| 8 |
$5,695 |
| 9 |
$5,818 |
| 10 |
$5,942 |
| 11 |
$6,136 |
| Each Additional |
Add $478 |
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Visit the NYS HEAP page for additional program details including benefit amounts.
Questions regarding application for the HEAP program should be directed to your local department of social services office or the NYS HEAP Hotline at 1-800-342-3009. Complete a HEAP pre-screening to see if you may be eligible at www.mybenefits.ny.gov
Applications for furnace repairs or replacements are available at your local department of social services office.
Learn about offers from Central Hudson on the payment and special assistance programs page.
To check your eligibility for a wide range of New York State programs and services, click here.
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