Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
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Helps pay heating and cooling costs for households with lower incomes. County case managers and outreach assistants help older adults apply.
Who it's for
- Your income and household size fit the program guidelines.
- A household member is under 6, 60 or older, or permanently disabled.
What it offers
- One regular HEAP benefit per program year
- Emergency benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having service shut off
- Help with the application from county case managers
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; Erie County Department for the Aging helps with applications716-858-8526
- Service area
- Erie County
- Website
- www3.erie.gov/aging/utility-informationheap
SourceUtility Assistance (HEAP)·Checked Oct 19, 2026
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- Utility Assistance (HEAP) – Erie County Department for the Aging
- Official program website
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