Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
(Program)
Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency, such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene, or propane, or less than ten days’ supply of wood, pellets, or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.
Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.
Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.
Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment but 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. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.
Eligibility: Herkimer County residents depending on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situations
Application Process: Apply for regular HEAP benefits online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov or in person; telephone interviews are available
Required Documentation: Proof of identity for all household members, social security number for all household members, proof of residence, fuel and/or utility bill (if paying for heat) or proof that rent includes heat, proof of income for all household members and as needed, a written statement from a doctor
Fees: None
Herkimer County
Herkimer County Department of Social Services
(Agency)
Provide various programs and services to Herkimer County residents, including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350
Website: herkimercounty.org/content/de . . . ts/View/10
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Disabled: Fully Accessible
Contact
Website: www.herkimercounty.org/services-a . . . s/heap.php
301 North Washington Street
Suite 2110
Herkimer NY 13350
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Staff
Lisa Monahan
Principal Social Welfare Examiner
lmonahan@herkimercounty.org
315-867-1641
Disabilities Access
Fully Accessible