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New York opens Home Energy Assistance Program applications for winter

New York opens Home Energy Assistance Program applications for winter

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Benefit rises with oil and kerosene prices; regular HEAP applications run through April 16.

Yesterday: Regular HEAP applications open

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

New York opened applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) on Nov. 2, with regular benefits available through April 16, 2027. The state increased the benefit this year as oil and kerosene prices rose, according to Gothamist.

HEAP is a federal grant program administered by New York that helps income-eligible households pay heating bills. Emergency benefits, which require a shutoff notice, are scheduled to open Jan. 4, 2027.

Why it matters

For eligible New York households, the grant can cover part of winter heating bills as oil and kerosene prices rise.

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Key Indicators

Nov. 2 – Apr. 16
Regular HEAP application window
Applications opened Nov. 2, 2026, and close April 16, 2027.
Jan. 4 – Apr. 16
Emergency HEAP window
Emergency applications are scheduled to open Jan. 4, 2027, and close April 16, 2027.
$42,759
Maximum annual income, one-person household
2026-27 HEAP income limit for a one-person household.

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Organizations Involved

NY
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
State agency
Administers HEAP and sets application rules

State agency that runs New York's HEAP program.
LD
Local Department of Social Services
County agency
Accepts and processes HEAP applications

County offices where residents apply for HEAP and emergency HEAP.

Timeline

October 2026 November 2026

2 events Latest: Yesterday

  1. Regular HEAP applications open

    Latest Program

    New York opens regular HEAP applications; benefit rises with oil and kerosene prices.

  2. Heating equipment repair and clean-and-tune components open

    Program

    Westchester County DSS lists both HEAP components as open as of Oct. 1, 2026.

Scenarios

1

Emergency HEAP opens Jan. 4 as scheduled

Likely Resolves by Jan 4, 2027

Discussed by: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and county social services offices

County notices list Jan. 4, 2027, as the emergency HEAP start date. If it opens, households with a shutoff notice or fuel shortage can apply for crisis aid.

2

Regular HEAP closes April 16 without extension

Likely Resolves by Apr 16, 2027

Discussed by: Program schedules published by National Grid and Westchester County DSS

The published calendar sets April 16, 2027, as the last day for regular HEAP applications. An extension would require a later official schedule.

Sources

(3)
Gothamist National Grid Westchester County Department of Social Services