The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP season is scheduled to open November 1, 2024.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides assistance with fuel and utility expenses for income-eligible homeowners and renters. The HEAP program may also be able to help with furnace repair or replacement. The Tompkins County Office for the Aging processes HEAP applications for persons over age 60, and for those who receive SSI, or SSD, and do not receive Food Stamps.
The current income eligibility levels for HEAP in 2024-2025 are as follows:
If you think you may be eligible for HEAP, contact the Tompkins County Office for the Aging (607) 274-5482 for more information.
Or apply for HEAP online at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website.
Anyone who has already received a regular HEAP benefit and is low on fuel (less than 25%) or has received a shut off notice is eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit. An emergency HEAP benefit is usually available from January until the program closing date. Contact the Tompkins County Office for the Aging (607) 274-5482 for more information.
The Heating Equipment Clean and Tune (C&T) benefit is available to assist Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) eligible homeowners with the cost of cleaning primary heating equipment. This may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment.