New York opens home heating benefit sign ups
The state program helps residents pay winter utility and fuel bills. Income limits start at $3,563 a month for a single person.
New York state opened sign ups for its home heating benefit program, giving residents help with winter utility and fuel costs. The program runs through April 16, 2027. Eligibility depends on household size and monthly income before taxes, starting at $3,563 a month for a single individual and $4,659 for a two-person household.
Residents who receive food stamps, temporary assistance, or supplemental security income qualify automatically. Regular benefits provide a one-time payment per season sent directly to utility providers or fuel vendors, while renters with heat included in their rent receive a direct payment. Applicants must be New York state residents and include at least one qualifying United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Emergency help opens January 4, 2027, for utility shut-offs or empty heating tanks, and repair assistance is currently open for heating systems. To apply, visit myBenefits.ny.gov or submit an application through your county Department of Social Services or local Office for the Aging.
Figures as reported by CNY News.
