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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | Chemung County DSS

425 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY 14904

Eligibility

Individuals seeking payment assistance for gas and electric utility bills that reside in Chemung County.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
(607) 873-1813

Voice - COVID

(607) 737-5368

Voice - HEAP Benefits

(607) 737-5313

Voice - Furnace Repair/Replacement Benefits

(607) 737-5302

Voice - Main

(607) 873-1815

Voice - Fax applications and documentation

(607) 795-5766

Voice - After Hour Heating Emergencies

Application process

Call for an appointment.

Service area

Chemung County, NY

Description

Provides HEAP grants that are used to supplement annual energy costs Funds can only be sent to primary heating supplier and can be used to pay for electricity, propane, natural gas, wood, oil, kerosene, coal and any other heating fuel. Emergency HEAP grants may also be available to eligible households with a shut-off notice or for those running out of fuel such as propane, wood, oil, kerosene or coal. Also provides assistance with replacement or repair of primary heating source.

Data provided by

Finger Lakes Region 211

Providing organization

Chemung County Department of Social Services