The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance Component benefit provides a limited number of air conditioners or fans for people who have a medical condition that is made worse by heat. The air conditioners or fans are provided on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants.

The 2020-2021 Cooling Assistance Component benefit application period opened on May 3rd, 2021. 

To be eligible for a HEAP Cooling Assistance Component benefit, your household:

• must meet 2020-2021 HEAP benefit gross monthly income guidelines, and
• must have at least 1 household member who suffers from a health condition that is made worse by the heat, documented by a doctor.

You are not eligible if:

• you have a working air conditioner that is less than 5 years old, or
• your household received a HEAP funded air conditioner within the past 5 years.

Online

Learn more about the HEAP Cooling Assistance Component benefit.

By Phone

• Agency: Human Resources Administration
• Phone Number: (718) 557-1399
• Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
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