According to the New York Public Utilities Commission, electricity and natural gas bills are expected to be higher than last winter. Natural gas will rise 21% statewide, and propane 30%.
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In view of the high increase in the cost of propane gas and natural gas, the HEAP program (Home Energy Assistance Program) is helping qualified New Yorkers with their heating costs from October until the end of winter. .
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The New York Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income people with the cost of heating their homes. Qualified applicants may receive a regular seasonal HEAP benefit and may also be eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit if they are in imminent danger of running out of fuel or that their public service is cut off.
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This season’s application period opened in October and continues through the winter until funding for the program is exhausted. HEAP can help people who heat their homes with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood or wood pellets, kerosene, and corn.
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Am I eligible for the heating assistance plan?
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You and the members of your household are US citizens, or qualified residents; and
provide a valid social security number for each household member; and
if you receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance, Temporary Assistance or Supplemental Security Income Program; or if your monthly household income is at or below the HEAP income guidelines.
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You may be eligible for HEAP, even if:
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You pay for heat as part of your rent
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You have money in the bank, stocks, bonds, or other resources.
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What are the monthly income limits for HEAP 2021-2022?
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To meet income guidelines, your total gross monthly household income must be at or below the following guidelines:
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Maximum gross monthly income according to the number of members that make up your household:
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1 person = $ 2,729
2 people = $ 3,569
3 people = $ 4,409
4 people = $ 5,249
5 people = $ 6,088
6 people = $ 6,928
7 people = $ 7,086
8 people = $ 7,243
9 people = $ 7,401
10 people = $ 7,558
11 people = $ 7.715
12 people = $ 7,873
13 people = $ 8,420
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Each additional add 568 dollars
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The state has $ 150 million in funding available to New Yorkers who are behind on heating bills
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How do I sign up for the heating aid play?
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New York residents living outside of New York City can apply online through the official New York State website.
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HEAP applicants will need the following to apply for assistance:
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Proof of residence with one of the following documents:
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- Rental receipt with address
- Copy of the lease with address
- Water, sewer or tax bill
- Home insurance policy
- Mortgage payment receipt
- Writing
- Public service’s bill
- A current gas or utility bill, or a statement from the landlord that heat and / or utilities are included in the rent.
- Recent pay stubs to provide proof of current total monthly income for all household members.
- For each person in your household, you will need one of the following documents:
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photographic identification
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- Driver’s license
- Birth certificate or baptism certificate
- Educational record
- Passport
- Documentation documenting the disability of any member of your household
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