Dial 211 Central New York
Call 211 or 1-844-245-1922
Home     Popular Topics     All Topics     Helplines     Search 211     Help Me Grow     About     Contact Us

← Back to Results

Jefferson County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

(Program)

Provides financial assistance to help low-income households meet home energy costs.

Regular Benefits range from $20 to $500. Amounts depend on income, age of household members, energy costs and shelter situation. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Emergency Benefits are available for persons who are eligible for HEAP and have an energy-related emergency such as a power shutoff, less than ¼ tank oil, kerosene or propane or have less than 10 days’ supply of wood, pellets or coal. Applicant households must meet a resource test. Benefit amounts vary. Typically it is a one-time only benefit during the program year.

Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement Benefits are available to repair or replace a furnace, boiler, or other direct heating equipment necessary to keep the home's primary heating source working.

Cooling Assistance Benefits are available to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan to help keep the home cool. Individuals must have already received a regular benefit greater than $21 and have a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by heat.

Clean and Tune Benefits are available to clean the household's primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipments. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $400.

Seniors ages 60 and older can contact HEAP through the Office for the Aging at 315-785-3191 to request a mail-in application.

Eligibility: Jefferson County residents, depending on income, age of household members, energy costs, and shelter situation; individuals must either pay directly for heating costs or pay rent that includes heating costs

Application Process: Call for information and services; all emergencies must be applied for in person

Required Documentation: Proof of identity for all household members, social security number for all household members, proof of residence, fuel and/or utility bill (if paying for heat) or proof that rent includes heat, proof of income for all household members

Fees: None

Jefferson County

Contact

HEAP Grants for Ages 60+: 315-785-3191

After-Hours: 315-786-6721

Business Line: 315-785-3229

Website: co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/ SocialServices/home-energy- assistance- program


250 Arsenal Street
Watertown NY 13601

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM
July - August: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Disabilities Access

Fully Accessible


Contact Community Services answers the 211CNY phone line
211CNY is answered by:
CONTACT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
United Way

United Way of Central New York
United Way of Greater Oswego County
United Way of Northern New York, Inc.


Help us keep our 211 database current by emailing suggested updates to 211cny@contactsyracuse.org
Visit 211CNY DISABILITY.
Add 211 buttons to your website.
Inclusion policy.



Twitter

Translations managed
by Google