HEAP helps eligible households meet the cost of heating their homes. The benefit can pay for fuel, your utility source, heating equipment replacement and repairs. The benefit is paid either directly to the heating vendor or utility company. You can apply for HEAP every year when the program is open.
- The HEAP benefit opens November 2, 2020. The deadline to submit applications is March 15, 2021.
- The Emergency HEAP benefit opens January 4, 2021 and closes March 15, 2021 or until funds run out.
- You may still be able to receive benefits even if your heat is included in your rent
- Emergency benefits are available if your heat has been turned off, if you’re out of fuel, if your heat is in danger of being turned off, or you have less than a quarter tank of fuel.
- The application requires proof of address and income, your heating or utility bills (if you pay utilities), and a valid social security number for all household members, at a minimum.
