HEAP, the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides energy assistance to low income and elderly households. HEAP is a seasonal program that starts in November and runs until the money is exhausted. Public assistance recipients with a vulnerable person in the household (child under 6, senior citizen or disabled person) automatically receive HEAP benefits, as do live alone, federal Supplemental Security Income recipients who also are receiving Food Stamps. The automatic benefit is issued in a one-time check of $40 to a maximum of $800. All other households must meet income requirements, and in certain instances, resource requirements.

Recipients of HEAP emergency benefits must have less than seven days of oil in their fuel tank or a utility disconnect notice to be eligible. HEAP regular benefits must be applied to the costs of the primary heating source of a home.

In the event of an energy emergency (no heat/no electricity or a scheduled disconnect), persons who are not public assistance or food stamp recipients may be eligible for help at an Emergency Energy & Utility Site.

See the Emergency Energy & Utility Site Zip Code Search for the Emergency Energy & Utility Site that serves your area. (Public Assistance or Food Stamp Recipients with energy emergencies should call the Central Fuel Unit at (631) 853-8820).

HEAP HOTLINE: 631-853-8825
HEAP WEBSITE

For information about HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefits to help with energy costs when there is not an emergency.

EMERGENCY SERVICES
For emergencies (no heat) nights or weekend call (631) 854-9100.

HEAP HOTLINE: 631-853-8825

WEATHERIZATION/ENERGY CONSERVATION: (631) 471-1215
For information about benefits to help weatherize the home.
If a Landlord is not Providing Heat - When heat is the landlord's responsibility but is not being provided, call the Department of Health at (631) 852-5841 or (Brookhaven Township or East End) (631) 852-5900.