NY Program Provides AC Units for Eligible Low-Income New Yorkers

July 20, 2018 – The New York Human Resource Administration is administering the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance benefit. They will provide air conditioning units to low-income eligible applicants on a first-come first-serve basis.

One air conditioner per household will be provided and installed. The assistance will cover up to an $800 installation cost. If an air conditioning unit cannot be safely installed at the residence, a fan will be provided instead.

Eligibility for the HEAP assistance includes:

• Eligible applicants must complete a HEAP cooling assistance application with the New York Human resources Administration and have a gross monthly household income at or below the 2017-2018 HEAP income guidelines
• Receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
• Receive Temporary Assistance (TA)
• Receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI, Living Alone)
• Household members are U.S. Citizens or qualified aliens
• Received a Regular HEAP Benefit greater than $21 in the current program year
• Currently do not have a working air conditioner or current air conditioner is more than five years old
• Have not received a HEAP-funded air conditioner within the past ten years

For more information on assistance programs in your state, visit the LIHEAP Clearinghouse here.