06/08/2021
******COOLING ASSISTANCE BENEFIT ******
The 2020-2021 Cooling Assistance benefit opened on May 3, 2021.
If you are eligible, you may receive one Cooling Assistance benefit per applicant household for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.
In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided.
Only one air conditioner or fan, not to exceed $800 with installation, will be provided per applicant household. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available.
For further details on eligibility, please visit:
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help eligible New Yorkers heat their home. The amount of assistance depends on your household income and may be available even if your heat is included in your rent.