Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
HEAP is a Federal funded program that allows income eligible households to apply for a one time per year heating benefit to assist with heating costs. HEAP also provides emergency assistance for households in a heat or heat related emergency. Additionally, HEAP assists with furnace repairs and/or replacement for households with inoperable heating equipment.

HEAP Cooling
HEAP cooling opened on May 2, 2016 and closes on August 31, 2016 or sooner if the funds run out. HEAP cooling is for homes that meet HEAP income requirements and someone resides in the home with a chronic medical condition that gets worse in extreme heat. For more information or to apply you can contact The Department of Social Services at 585.268.9622 or The Office for the Aging at 866.268.9390.

Regular HEAP Benefit
Regular HEAP is closed. If you have heating concerns you can contact the Department of Social Services at 585.268.9622 or The Office for the Aging at 866.268.9390.

Emergency HEAP Benefit
Emergency HEAP is closed. If you have heating concerns or emergencies you can contact the Department of Social Services at 585.268.9622 or The Office for the Aging at 866.268.9390.

Furnace Repair and Replacement
The furnace repair and replacement program is closed. If you have problems with your furnace you can contact The Department of Social Services at 585.268.9622 or The Office for the Aging at 866.268.9390.

For more information, contact

Department of Social Services: 585.268.9622
Office for the Aging: 585.268.9390 or
NY Connects Allegany County: 866.268.9390.

Handyman
Our volunteer handyman program can assist with minor home repairs.

Housing Information & Assistance
Provide information and assistance on housing options in Allegany County.