Do You Qualify for HEAP? Find Out in 2 Minutes.

Free eligibility calculator and city-by-city guides for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Ohio and New York — income limits, benefit amounts, and exactly which local agency to call.

Choose Your State

Each state runs HEAP a little differently — pick yours for income limits, local agency contacts, and current season status.

Ohio

Season open now (2026-2027)

175% of the federal poverty guidelines, administered by Ohio JFS through local Community Action Agencies.

5 city guides available

New York

Season closed — reopens ~Nov. 2026

Run county-by-county through each Department of Social Services, with statewide OTDA income limits.

5 city guides available

What Is HEAP?

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — also called LIHEAP at the federal level — is a federally funded program that helps income-eligible households pay their heating and cooling bills. It’s a one-time seasonal benefit applied directly to your utility or fuel bill, not cash paid to you directly.

Every state runs its own version, with its own income limits, application process, and local agencies. That’s why a generic national guide often doesn’t have the specific phone number or income table you actually need — this site focuses on getting those details right, city by city.

Try the Eligibility Calculator

Get an instant estimate, then click through to your city’s guide for the exact agency to contact.

Do you qualify for HEAP?

Free eligibility calculator for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) in Ohio and New York. Get an estimate in seconds — no name, no Social Security number.

County / Local agency

Household size

Count everyone who lives in the household, whether or not they're on the utility bill.

Household gross monthly income

Income from ALL household members 18+ before taxes (wages, Social Security, unemployment, pension, etc.), for the last 30 days.

Primary heating source

Your fuel type changes the benefit amount.

Does any of this apply to you? (check all that apply)

Someone age 60+, with a disability, or a child under 6 lives in the householdCan increase the benefit amount and give you processing priority. You already receive SNAP, TANF/Public Assistance, or SSIIn many cases you automatically qualify for HEAP without additional income verification. You have a shutoff notice, or your heat has already been disconnectedYou may qualify for emergency assistance, which is processed much faster (18-48 hours).

Where to apply

Apply online →

This is an educational estimate, not an official determination. Your actual benefit depends on available funding, your specific utility's rates, and verification by your local agency. Base data: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 2026-2027 season (energyhelp.ohio.gov) and NY OTDA, 2025-2026 season (otda.ny.gov). Verify current figures before applying — they change every season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEAP and LIHEAP?

They're the same program. LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the federal name; many states, including Ohio and New York, brand their version simply as HEAP.

Is HEAP available in every state?

Yes, LIHEAP funds every U.S. state and territory, but each one sets its own income limits, benefit amounts, and application process. This site currently covers Ohio and New York in detail, with more states planned.

How much money can I get from HEAP?

It depends on your state, household size, income, and heating fuel type. In Ohio, the range is $24-$441 per season; in New York, $500-$1,050. Use the calculator above for a personalized estimate.

Do I have to pay HEAP back?

No. HEAP is a grant, not a loan -- you never have to repay it.