Program Description
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 for weatherization activities, and the state Office for the Aging for outreach and referral activities. Applications are taken at all local departments of social services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of New York and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $17,820 |
2 | $24,030 |
3 | $30,240 |
4 | $36,450 |
5 | $42,660 |
6 | $48,870 |
7 | $55,095 |
8 | $61,335 |
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