The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income New Yorkers pay heating and cooling costs. Domino Fuel is a participating HEAP heating oil vendor, so your benefit goes directly toward your fuel bill when you order from us.
HEAP helps low-income New Yorkers pay heating costs, and Domino Fuel is a participating heating oil vendor on Long Island. Benefits include Regular, Emergency, Equipment Repair, and Cooling Assistance for the 2026-2027 program year.
Regular HEAP
Program Status Varies
Emergency HEAP
Emergency Qualifications
Equipment Repair
Up to $4,500 replacement
Cooling Assistance
Up to $800 for AC install
HEAP can help if you pay to heat your home with any of these fuels:
If you receive a Regular HEAP, Emergency HEAP, or Heating Equipment Repair benefit and you heat with oil, kerosene, or propane, you can use Domino Fuel as your heating oil vendor. Your benefit is applied directly to your fuel delivery.
HEAP offers four separate benefits during the program year. You may qualify for one or more depending on your situation.
Up to one benefit per household per program year. Amount is based on income, household size, fuel type, and whether you pay your heating vendor directly.
Typical amount: $21 to $850 plus add-ons
For households whose heat is off or about to be shut off, who are out of fuel or have less than 1/4 tank.
Typical amount: $385 to $890
Helps eligible homeowners repair or replace their primary heating equipment when it's broken.
Maximum: $4,500 replacement / $3,000 repair
Helps install an air conditioner or fan in homes without adequate cooling, prioritizing households with a vulnerable member or medical need.
Maximum: Up to $800 for AC installation
If you've been approved for HEAP and need heating oil, call us. We coordinate directly with your Local District contact, deliver promptly, and apply your benefit to your delivery. Most HEAP customers don't pay anything out of pocket for that fill.
Call (631) 779-3196You may receive one Regular HEAP benefit per program year to help pay for heating costs.
An additional benefit is available if your household's gross income is at or below 60% of the New York State median income for your household size, or if a household member is age 60 or older, under age 6, or permanently disabled.
Use Emergency HEAP resources if you meet heat-emergency eligibility criteria.
Your household's monthly gross income must be at or below these amounts to qualify for HEAP benefits.
HEAP applications are processed through your Local District Contact. Choose the option that works best for you.
The OTDA HOTLINE can direct you to your Local District Contact for both Regular and Emergency HEAP applications.
You may apply in person at your local district office. Bring proof of income, household composition, residency, and your most recent heating bill.
New York City residents may apply for HEAP and Cooling Assistance benefits online through the ACCESS HRA portal.
Key Long Island HEAP and energy-assistance contacts, including after-hours emergency lines.
If you are facing a heating emergency or a utility shut-off, call the after-hours HEAP contact for your county above. You can also reach Domino Fuel any time at (631) 779-3196 for emergency heating oil delivery and service.
If you do not qualify for HEAP, or need more help, several other programs can assist with heating costs, repairs, and weatherization.
For most of these programs you will need proof of property ownership or a rental contract, proof of income and household size, and recent energy bills.
Suffolk County: Department of Social Services, PO Box 18100, 200 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788.
Nassau County: Department of Social Services, 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553.
Call us with your HEAP approval and we'll coordinate with your Local District Contact, schedule your delivery, and apply your benefit to the invoice.
