HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program
Monroe County Dept. of Human Services / NYS OTDA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program in its Rochester, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Federal LIHEAP-funded program helping income-eligible Monroe County residents pay heating costs. Regular and Emergency HEAP benefits available through the 2025-2026 heating season. Amount depends on household income, size, and heating source.
One regular benefit per season plus possible emergency benefits
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Rochester, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Rochester Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- City of Rochester Owner-Occupant Roof Program Up to $35K (1-family) / $45K (2-family)
- Rochester Lead Hazard Control Program Up to $35,000
- Rochester Housing Stability Fund (RHSF) Varies by need
Key Details
- Monroe County residents, apply at mybenefits.ny.gov
- Regular HEAP opened Dec 1, 2025
- Emergency HEAP opened Jan 2, 2026
- Available through April 7, 2026 or until funds exhausted
- Call 585-753-6477 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Through April 7, 2026 or until funds exhausted
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program in Rochester?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program in Rochester, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with Monroe County Dept. of Human Services / NYS OTDA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 585-753-6477. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Through April 7, 2026 or until funds exhausted.
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