Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

HEAP helps qualified senior citizen homeowners or tenants, and also non-senior low-income families with their fuel and utility costs. You are eligible for heap through the Department for the Aging (DFTA) if:

• You meet income guidelines, and you are 60 years of age or older
• Or you are the head of household and receive Social Security Disability
• Or you live alone or with a spouse only and receive SSI Code A

Apply early because there are limited funds available.
For information and applications call: (212) 442-1000

This program is funded through the New York State Office for the Aging and sponsored by the New York City Department for the Aging

• Introduction
• Directions
• Guidelines
• Notice
• Rights