Home Energy Asistance Program (HEAP) 2019-2020 is now open!
Suffolk & Nassau County, NY

Important Information and Dates

The 2019-20 Regular HEAP benefit opens November 4, 2019

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded energy program intended to provide assistance to low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.

How do I apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program?

Please review the monthly income limits below to ensure you qualify.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE HEAP APPLICATION

If you qualify for HEAP you will be notified no later than 30 business days from the date the local district received your HEAP application.

After you complete the application, print and mail it to:

If residing in Nassau County:

Department of Social Services
Nassau County Department of Social Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553

If residing in Suffolk County:

Department of Social Services
Suffolk County Department of Social Services
PO Box 18100
200 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11788

2018-2019 HEAP Monthly Income Limits

Your total household gross monthly income for your household size must be at or below the following guidelines:

Suffolk County HEAP contacts