HEAP Home Energy Assistance (Onondaga County)

About This Program

Four HEAP benefit types for Onondaga County: (1) Regular HEAP pays heating bills directly to vendor. (2) Emergency HEAP for power shutoffs or low fuel. (3) HERR repairs/replaces furnace, boiler, and direct heating equipment. (4) Cooling Assistance for AC/fan purchase. Apply at 421 Montgomery St, Syracuse or online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

Below 200% federal poverty level

Key Details

• Regular HEAP: pays heating bills October–April
• Emergency HEAP: power shutoffs, low fuel emergencies
• HERR: free furnace/boiler repair or replacement
• Cooling Assistance: AC or fan purchase
• Apply at 421 Montgomery St, 2nd floor or mybenefits.ny.gov

How to Apply

Deadline: Regular HEAP: Dec 1 – Apr 7. Emergency HEAP: Jan 2 onward. Cooling: Apr 15.