Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

How it works

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is administered locally by the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and is governed by the New York State Department of Social Services. The page describes it as a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to eligible households for energy needs.

What the money covers

The page does not describe specific home-hardening or repair work. It says HEAP helps with energy needs generally.

Amounts and matching

No dollar amount, formula, or matching requirement is stated on the page.

Timing and deadlines

The regular HEAP season begins in November and continues until federal funding runs out.

How to apply

The page directs applicants to the NYS MyBenefits website to determine likely eligibility and/or apply for HEAP, SNAP, Temporary Assistance, and other programs. It also says NYDocSubmit may be used by certain applicants in participating social services districts to submit documents electronically to the local district office.

Contact information

For HEAP information and application assistance, the page lists the HEAP Office phone number as (315) 379-2303 and fax as (315) 379-2162.

Documentation mentioned on the page

Clients should have the following ready:

• Proof of income
• Proof of residency
• Proof of resources
• Proof of personal identification, including verification of citizenship