Home Energy Assistance Program
Home Energy Assistance Program
If you need help paying your heating bills, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help. This federally funded program provides assistance to eligible customers. HEAP opened on November 1, 2023, and is based on the last four weeks of your income.
Grant amounts vary and will be provided only while HEAP funding remains available. The maximum Regular HEAP grant for customers that use natural gas to heat their home is $476. A family of four earning $70,059 or less may qualify for assistance this year. Apply early because funds are very limited and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. See the chart below to see if you qualify.
How to apply
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,035 |
| 2 | $3,970 |
| 3 | $4,904 |
| 4 | $5,838 |
| 5 | $6,772 |
| 6 | $7,706 |
| 7 | $7,881 |
| 8 | $8,056 |
| 9 | $8,231 |
| 10 | $8,407 |
| 11 | $8,582 |
| 12 | $8,890 |
| 13 | $9,532 |
| 14+ | Add $642 per person |
| Tier | SLIP Tier Description | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEAP grant less than or equal to $400 | $3 |
| 2.1 | HEAP grant is equal to $435 | $3 |
| 2.2 | HEAP grant is equal to $441 | $14.25 |
| 3 | HEAP grant is equal to $476 | $23.36 |
| 4 | DSS Direct Voucher enrolled customers | $8.32 |
Emergency Benefits
The 2023-2024 Emergency benefit is scheduled to open on January 2, 2024.
You must have a shutoff notice to apply for the emergency HEAP benefit.
Callers should be prepared with their case number, Social Security number, utility account number, household income and resource amounts (bank account balance, etc.).
For additional information, please call 1-877-443-2743.