Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
The 2025-2026 Regular HEAP season is scheduled to open on December 1, 2025.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides assistance with fuel and utility expenses for income-eligible homeowners and renters. The HEAP program may also be able to help with furnace repair or replacement. The Tompkins County Office for the Aging processes HEAP applications for persons over age 60, and for those who receive SSI, or SSD, and do not receive Food Stamps.
The current income eligibility levels for HEAP in 2025-2026 are as follows:
| Household Size |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
| 1 |
$3,473 |
| 2 |
$4,542 |
| 3 |
$5,611 |
If you think you may be eligible for HEAP, contact the Tompkins County Office for the Aging (607) 274-5482 for more information.
Or apply for HEAP online at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website.
Emergency HEAP is scheduled to open January 2, 2026.
Anyone who has already received a regular HEAP benefit and is low on fuel (less than 25%) or has received a shut off notice is eligible for an emergency HEAP benefit. Contact the Tompkins County Office for the Aging 607-274-5482 for more information.
Clean and Tune Benefit
For the 2025-2026 program year, New York State HEAP will not operate the HEAP Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit component. Please call us at 607-274-5482 if you need further assistance.