Home Energy Assistance Program

(Program)

* Facilitates applications for financial assistance to low income individuals through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which offers various benefit components

Regular benefit: assists low income individuals with the cost of heating their home. Regular HEAP applications: Open November 12, 2019.
Emergency benefit: assists low income individuals who are facing a heat or heat related energy emergency. Open January 2, 2020.
Heating equipment repair or replacement: assists low income homeowners repair/replace their furnace. Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement applications: Open November 4, 2019.
Heating Equipment Tune-Up: provides equipment inspections and cleanings prior to the start of the heating season. Heating Equipment Tune-Up Component Applications: Open November 4, 2019.
Cooling Assistance: provides cooling assistance service to HEAP eligible households that include an individual with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat. Cooling Assistance Applications: Open May 1, 2020.
Regular HEAP Applications; open mid-November annually
Emergency HEAP applications; open early-January annually
Heating equipment repair or replacement; open early-November annually
Heating equipment tune-up; open early-November annually
Cooling assistance; open early May annually

Eligibility: HEAP income guidelines apply.

Application Process: Call or walk in for appointment or apply online at www.mybenefits.ny.gov

Required Documentation: Proof of expenses, address, income.

Fees: No fee for service.

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Madison County Department of Social Services
(Agency)

Madison County Department of Social Services provides financial and social services to eligible residents of Madison County in accordance with federal, state and county laws.

133 N Court Street
Madison County Complex, Building 1
Wampsville NY 13163

Website: www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/233/Social-Services

Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM