Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in New York

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in New York is $5,756 a month ($69,073 a year), which is 60% of state median income.

Applications are processed by New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.

New York Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), also known as LIHEAP, is a federally funded energy assistance program to help low-income families pay the cost of heating their homes.

The HEAP program consists of three components

Regular HEAP,
Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement, and
Emergency HEAP if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.

Eligible households will receive between $21 to $996 of HEAP assistance. Those with the lowest incomes and the highest cost for energy will get the most help paying their bills.

The application period for regular HEAP normally begins in early to November and continues into the winter, until funding for the program runs out.

HEAP	Open Date
Regular	November 2, 2026
Emergency	January 4, 2027
Cooling	April 15, 2027

What is the monthly income limit for HEAP in NY?

Households may qualify if their income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). For a family of three, the current income limit in a 30-day period is $5,756.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, New Yorkers
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$3,563
2	$4,660
3	$5,756
4	$6,853
5	$7,949
6	$9,045
7	$9,251
8	$9,456

LIHEAP income guidelines for the current federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

How do I apply for HEAP in NY?

When the HEAP season is open, you may apply online for Regular HEAP at ACCESS NYC for NYC residents or myBenefits.ny.gov for those outside NYC.

If you are facing an emergency situation outside the regular HEAP season, you may apply for Emergency HEAP in person at the HEAP Local District .

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
(800) 342-3009

New York HEAP Cooling Assistance Program

HEAP Cooling Assistance is also available to help New York’s most vulnerable, particularly those living in low-income communities and communities of color. Priority is given to New Yorkers who have medical conditions that can be aggravated by extreme heat.

If you are eligible, you may receive HEAP Cooling Assistance for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or a fan to help your home stay cool.

Like HEAP funding, cooling assistance funds are limited and are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis – up to $1,000 for eligible household.

How do I apply for cooling assistance in New York?

Apply for the Cooling Assistance program through HEAP on ACCESS NYC . Applications are scheduled to open on April 15, 2027 and run through June 22, 2027, or until funding runs out, whichever comes first.

For more information on how to apply for cooling assistance, please call

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
(800) 342-3009