New York winter weather brings snow, spectacular cold, and climbing heating bills. In such a situation, the new SSI assistance provided by the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has come as a relief to thousands of families. The main purpose of this support is to cut prices of heating the house in order for families to be safe and protected during the cold period.
What is this SSI assistance?
Under this scheme, an amount of up to $996 will be given to those households who are not able to afford the expenses related to heating. This advantage can be applied to a wide range of purposes, including:.
Repair or replace faulty heating equipment.
Payment of electricity or gas bill.
When rent includes heating costs, you will still be eligible to access this scheme.
Applications to the 2024–2025 season will open on January 2, 2025. But, in order to gain from, the scheme, there has to be certain criteria on income, resources and emergencies.
Household Income Limits
The eligibility income limits under the HEAP scheme are set according to the size of the household. The maximum limits are as follows:
- 1 person: $47,890
- 2 people: $62,570
- 3 people: $68,312
- 4 people: $76,681
- 5 people: $83,470
Your final aid amount is also determined by the type of heating system you have in your house.
Which heating sources will get benefits?

This SSI aid is provided only to households with the use of the following boiler types:.
- Electricity
- Natural Gas
- Oil and Kerosene
- Propane
- Coal
- Wood or Wood Pellets
How will the payment be made?
HeaP scheme aid amount is not directly provided to the families. In the equivalent, however, this amount is passed on to the energy company to cover solely costs for the same.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be entitled to the benefits of this scheme, the following conditions must be fulfilled:.
At a minimum, one person in the household must be a U.S./lawful permanent resident.
Household income per month has to be less than the rate limit based on the number of children in the family.
The household must be enrolled in one of the government plans, such as:.
- Temporary Assistance (TA)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Additional Benefits
The assistance amount can be augmented by $61, if the household income is Level 1.
For a household head with a permanently disabled person, a child up to 6 years old or a senior citizen (60+ years old), an extra $dollar 35 can be included to the core welfare.
How to apply?
Eligibility allows you to apply in person at New York social service agencies. Carry the following documents when applying:
- Heating bill.
- Income certificate.
- Other supporting documents.
- Make this winter comfortable.
The HEAP programme is a lifeline for many families weathering New Yorkâs brutal winter conditions. With this scheme it can be proved that “heating” is not in the way of description of a “luxury” but a necessary basic purview of every family.
If you meet all the criteria, take advantage of this assistance. Apply on time and ensure that your home remains warm and comfortable even in the coldest winter months.