New York Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
New York
What is New York Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded energy assistance program.
New York's grant is allocated among the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) for a heating benefit program, the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR), and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for weatherization activities.
Targeted efforts are coordinated by OTDA, NYS Office of the Aging, NYS HCR, NYSERDA and the NYS Department of Health (DOH) to provide program information, outreach, and referral activities. Applications are taken at all local departments of social services.
Administration
New York Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is administered by New York.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of New York and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $39,875 |
| 2 | $52,144 |
| 3 | $64,413 |
| 4 | $76,682 |
| 5 | $88,951 |
| 6 | $101,220 |
| 7 | $103,520 |
| 8 | $105,821 |
Application Details
What is the application process for New York Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program?
For more information on how to apply to this program, please visit the Apply for LIHEAP web page.
Contact Info
1-800-342-3009