LIHEAP Energy Assistance in New York
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through New York's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in New York
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in New York helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in New York typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In New York, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of New York
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in New York
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in New York
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across New York.
Accord
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Acra
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adams
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adams Basin
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adams Center
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Addison
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adirondack
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Afton
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Akron
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alabama
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albany
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albertson
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 1606 more cities in New York
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in New York today.
LIHEAP in New York
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
New York LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately