LIHEAP (Help Paying Energy Bills) · New York
LIHEAP in New York
LIHEAP in New York: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with covered home-energy costs through state, tribal and local providers. Ask the provider which heating, cooling or crisis component is accepting requests. If you face shutoff or have no fuel, explain that immediately and ask for the crisis route. Start with LIHEAP application information for New York.
Apply for LIHEAP in New York
Official site · always free to apply
on mybenefits.ny.gov
- Decision time
- Energy crisis help: within 48 hours, or 18 hours if the situation is life-threatening
- Cost to apply
- Free
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- Decision time
- Energy crisis help: within 48 hours, or 18 hours if the situation is life-threatening
- Ways to apply
- See how to apply
- Income limits
- 2025 table
- Cost to apply
- Free
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In short
LIHEAP in New York: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with covered home-energy costs through state, tribal and local providers. Ask the provider which heating, cooling or crisis component is accepting requests. If you face shutoff or have no fuel, explain that immediately and ask for the crisis route. Start with LIHEAP application information for New York.
Checked against source records on Sep 25, 2026.
What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you
The type and amount of help depend on the component, household assessment and available funds. A prior award does not establish this year's amount or approval.
Federal LIHEAP guidance · NY Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) · NY Weatherization Assistance Program
At a glance: what decides whether this can help
| What to check | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who should check | Ask the provider which heating, cooling or crisis component is accepting requests. If you face shutoff or have no fuel, explain that immediately and ask for the crisis route. |
| First contact | LIHEAP application information for New York |
| Decision needed | The administering agency must assess the application; a screening figure or example is not an approval. |
Federal LIHEAP guidance · NY Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) · NY Weatherization Assistance Program
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LIHEAP income limits in New York
Check the income period, household category and effective dates before comparing your income.
See the 2025 income limitsDated tables by household size, with the official source.How to apply for LIHEAP in New York
Documents you need
Prepare the records relevant to your household and learn why the agency may request them.
See the printable checklist3 documents, with why each one is asked for.If you're denied
Read the decision for its reason, appeal process and filing deadline. A new application does not replace an appeal of an existing decision.
How to appeal in New YorkDeadlines, forms and keeping benefits during review.Frequently asked questions
Where do I start a LIHEAP energy assistance application in New York?
Start with [New York LIHEAP energy assistance application information](https://mybenefits.ny.gov/). Have your current energy bill, utility account details and household income information available. If you have a shutoff notice or no fuel, mention that when contacting the provider and ask for the crisis application route.
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Editorial status
Content updated Nov 5, 2026.
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Official evidence and source dates
| Source | What it supports | Source collection date |
|---|---|---|
| LIHEAP application information for New York | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; Federal, New York and local responsibilities; Work through a situation before applying; How to apply in New York; Your next action | 2026-09-21 |
| Federal LIHEAP guidance | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-21 |
| NY Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-21 |
| NY Weatherization Assistance Program | At a glance: what decides whether this can help; What help is available—and what an amount does not tell you; Income, household and savings: use the right test; Work through a situation before applying; Special situations and possible barriers; Prepare the records relevant to your case | 2026-09-21 |
| LIHEAP Clearinghouse: state income criteria | New York energy components: income basis and recorded seasons | Not recorded |
| LIHEAP Clearinghouse: program dates | New York energy components: income basis and recorded seasons | Not recorded |
| 42 U.S.C. 8623(c) | How long does an application take? | Not recorded |
| Weatherization | Other help to check in New York | Not recorded |
A source collection date records when material was obtained, not a new eligibility decision or a complete review of every rule. Current thresholds and application windows should be checked with the administering agency. OwedFinder is an independent guide.