The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
Funding For HEAP In Danger With Continued Government Shutdown
Funding for the HEAP program is in danger with the continued government shutdown. The program provides more than $287 million in heating assistance. This includes helping to pay for utilities or a fuel delivery during cold weather months, to more … [Read more...]
Home Energy Assistance Program Now Open
Federal assistance to help lower heating bills is now available for New Yorkers. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has $360 million in federal funding, which will go toward helping low-income households across the state afford … [Read more...]
HEAP Assistance Deadline Extended To April 12
The deadline to apply for additional home heating assistance has been extended to April 12. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has extended the deadline for Regular and Emergency HEAP applications to April 12 and is now accepting … [Read more...]
HEAP Applications Open November 1
Applications for New York's Heating Assistance Program open on Wednesday, November 1. If you heat your home with electricity, natural gas, oil, coal, propane, wood or wood pellets, kerosene or corn, the Home Energy Assistance Program can help you … [Read more...]
The Home Energy Assistance Program, or HEAP, is Now Accepting Applications
People needing help paying their heating bills this season can now apply for home heating assistance. The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, can provide up to $976 this winter to low and middle income households and senior … [Read more...]
Residents Reminded to Take Care with Alternate Heat Sources as Winter Ramps Up
With near sub-zero temperatures and another snow storm in the forecast, people are reminded to take extra safety precautions when using alternate heat sources. New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen said, "Unattended, improperly … [Read more...]
Natural Gas Heating Bills to Rise 43% in WNY This Winter
Natural Gas heating bills expected to rise 43% this winter in Western New York due to the increase in natural gas prices. National Fuel said in a release that the prices have risen significantly following years of historic lows. They said … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
$150 Million in HEAP Available For Those Who Didn’t Qualify for Emergency Rental Assistance
$150 million in heating utility assistance has been announced by New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the funding will help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...]
