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Apply for HEAP
The Regular Benefit component opened November 16, 2011 and will close Friday, April 13, 2012.
The Emergency Benefit component of HEAP opened January 3, 2012 and will close Friday, April 13, 2012.
The Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement component will close Friday, April 13, 2012.
Apply Online
When HEAP is open, you may apply online for a regular HEAP grant if you meet all of the following qualifications:
- You live in a participating county: Allegany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Warren, Washington or Westchester
- You received a HEAP benefit in the 2010-2011 program
- You currently reside in the same county as in 2010-2011
Print Application
When HEAP is open, you may print and submit the HEAP application:
- Open and print the HEAP Application with included instructions
- Read instructions on page 7
- Complete the fields using blue or black ink
- Sign your name on page 5
- Submit to the HEAP certifier in your county
Before submitting your application to a local county HEAP certifier, we recommend you read the following documents:
Questions regarding the HEAP program should be directed to your HEAP Local District Contact or the NYS HEAP Hotline at 1-800-342-3009.
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