The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Offers two programs (The Neighbor Fund and Orange County Fuel Fund) for customers who have experienced a financial reversal and are struggling to pay their utility bill due to an unexpected medical problem, an accident, unemployment, etc. and have exhausted or been denied public assistance.

Offers budgeting assistance to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. Funds for rent or security deposits are provided on a case-by-case basis and emergency utility assistance may also be offered.

Assists families and individuals who are in need of cash assistance to meet their needs. Eligibility is determined by several factors including income, resources, and willingness to comply with Agency regulations and requirements. Also will assist individuals with "once only" emergency needs if eligible (i.e. prevent an eviction; prevent a utility shut-off; emergency car repair/car insurance to prevent the loss of employment; etc).

Administers, accepts and processes applications for the Orange and Rockland Neighbor Fund that provides emergency financial assistance. The Neighbor Fund Program, evaluates Neighbor Fund applications and makes the grants from October through June each year.

Provides financial assistance for veterans (including homeless veterans referred by the PathStone Corporation), active military, and their families for everyday essential living needs (mortgage/rent and utilities). Provides the veteran with up to 4 months' rent (including security deposit), mortgage, and utilities. Does not provide financial assistance for insurance, motel bills, medical, house repairs, non-utility user fees, etc. ##Veteran##

Please Note: Assistance is given when funding is available. Offers financial assistance for rent or utility payment assistance, food, clothing, etc. for low income families or individuals who have experienced an emergency situation.

A federally funded, seasonal program (November-April) which helps low income families, seniors and individuals with a permanent disability, with the following benefits Regular HEAP helps with financial assistance for the payment of the primary fuel source. Assistance is based on income, families with a child under 6, an individual over 60 or who has a permanent disability. Emergency HEAP helps low income families or individuals who are facing a heat or heat-related energy emergency and do not have resources to resolve the situation. Assistance is based on income, available resources, and the number of household members Furnace Repair/Replacement HEAP helps low income homeowners repair or replace furnaces, boilers and other direct heating components necessary to keep the homes primary heating source functional. Assistance is based on income for household size and on the actual cost incurred to repair or replace the heating source operational. Cooling Assistance Program - Provides assistance for the purchase and installation of one air conditioner not to exceed $800 to eligible households. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be provided. The cooling assistance program is available from May until August until funding is exhausted.

Provides information for people with questions about HEAP, Food stamps (SNAP), Temporary Assistance, denied benefits, and other benefits-related issues.

Provides financial assistance for arrears of rent, mortgage, and electric and gas utilities payments for individuals that are HIV positive and are NOT on a housing subsidy with Evergreen Health. For the Jamestown area, assistance may also cover arrears of sewer service payments.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.” The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

This is a statewide program that automatically enrolls any Central Hudson heating or non-heating customer into our bill discount program to receive 12 monthly credits. The credits are based on the service type and amount of HEAP received. Customers are also enrolled in our Budget Billing program, but does have the option to opt-out. If a customer heats with an alternate fuel such as oil, propane, wood, pellets, they can send Central Hudson their Notice of Decision letter verifying that the HEAP payment went to the alternate heating company and Central Hudson will enroll them into the program.

Assists eligible individuals in a crisis by issuing one-time, non-recurring payments to meet emergency situations. The unit may assist with security agreements to landlords, extermination fees, moving or storage expenses, and utility arrears payments to avoid shut-offs or to restore service. Financial assistance is made in the form of a loan for utility shut-off, evictions, moving/storage expenses, property repair, rental assistance, mortgage assistance, and foreclosure. A security agreement is provided to landlords instead of a security deposit. Emergency and immediate needs assisted include: - Shelter Arrears - Utility Arrears - Security Agreements - Moving Assistance / Storage Assistance - Water Arrears (only for clients who are in danger of having their water shut off) - Stoves/Fridges/Household Establishments of Furniture (for Households not receiving Temporary Assistance) - Essential Property Repair for Homeowners (pending a health evaluation/inspection to confirm that the issue in need of repair poses a hazard to the residents' health) - Extermination - Grants of Assistance for Guide Dogs - Enhanced Shelter Allowance Determination for Temporary Assistance Recipients - SSI Check Replacement

Provides screening for benefits programs including Food Stamps/SNAP, HEAP, Medicare Savings Programs, and Medicaid. As appropriate, provides referrals to agencies such as the Social Security Administration, Department of Social Services, and Veterans Service Agency.

Accepts and processes applications for the Orange and Rockland Neighbor Fund that provides emergency financial assistance.

Assists Rockland County residents with applications for emergency need of water service payment assistance. This program is administered by NJ SHARES. To see if qualify, contact NJ SHARES : apply.njsharesgreen.org, or [email protected], or dial (866) 657-4273

Limited financial rent assistance and utility assistance for those who qualify to prevent eviction. Step program assisting with rent for residents, however no guarantee of payment as funds are limited. Also, help individuals and families experiencing homelessness transition more quickly out of the shelter system and move into permanent housing.

Provides community outreach centers throughout the county to meets the needs of individuals and families in need. Each center provides basic needs services along with benefits assistance. Services include food pantries, emergency housing assistance, family services to promote self-reliance and prevent future crisis. HEAP application assistance. Coordinates Medical Transportation.

Provides utility and rent payment assistance for low income individuals or families that have experienced an emergency situation.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a Federally funded program that assists eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. If eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off. The 2024-2025 Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 First and Second Emergency is scheduled to open January 2, 2025. The 2024-2025 Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is schedule to open on April 15, 2025.

Program provides individuals and families small grants to obtain housing stability. These small grants are to assists in rental arrears caused by inability to pay first month's rent and security deposits. They also provide small grants to clients whose utilities are in the process of being disconnected.