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Albany County
Department of Social Services

David Kircher, Acting Commissioner

162 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12210

(518) 447–7300

 
 

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Many homeowners and renters have difficulty paying fuel costs during the winter months. This may be particularly true this year as a result of the uncertain economy. Increased costs of living, combined with cold temperatures may cause lower income households and the elderly to be at risk. Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization are critical programs available to assist eligible individuals so that they may live comfortably and safely during the winter months.

Emergency HEAP can often help people who are confronted with heat-related emergencies, such as a lack of fuel, a utility shut-off, or inoperable/unsafe heating equipment.

 

If you are eligible for HEAP, we encourage you to apply.

We have information on this page about income eligibility limits, where to apply, and how to download a printable application. For additional information, you contact us the Albany County HEAP Hotline at (518) 447-7323 or by email at mreedy@albanycounty.com

2011-2012 Income Limits for HEAP

Household Size Gross Monthly
Income
1 $0–2,146
2 $0–2,806
3 $0–3,466
4 $0–4,127
5 $0–4,787
6 $0–5,447
7 $0–5,571
8 $0–5,695
9 $0–5,818
10 $0–5,942
11 $0–6,136

 

Where to Apply for HEAP Benefits in Albany County

There are three locations where Albany County residents can apply for HEAP benefits. Please check below to find out where your application center is located.

If you live in one of these zip codes: Please apply at:
Albany 12202, 12203, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210
Colonie 12205
Newtonville 12123
Menands 12204
Latham 12110
Loudonvile 12211
ACAP
333 Sheridan Avenue, Albany
Phone: (518) 463-3175
FAX (518) 689-2233
Cohoes 12047
Green Island 12183
Watervliet 12189
ACAP Cohoes Outreach
20 White Street, Cohoes
Phone: (518) 237-9201
FAX (518) 235-7947
Alcove 12007
Altamont 12009
Berne 12023
Clarksville 12041
Coeymans 12045
Coeymans Hollow 12046
Delmar 12054
East Berne 12059
Feura Bush 12067
Glenmont 12077
Guilderland 12084
Guilderland Ctr.  12085
Knox 12107
Medusa 12120
New Scotland 12127
Normansville 12055
Preston Hollow 12469 
Ravena 12143
Rensselaerville 12147
Selkirk 12158
Slingerlands 12159
So. Bethlehem 12161
So. Westerlo 12163
Voorheesville 12186
West Berne 12191
Westerlo 12193
CHOICES
Rte. 9 W Faith Plaza, Ravena
Phone: (518) 756-8650
FAX (518) 756-3988

 

Print Your Own Application

Create a printable HEAP application on your own computer!

Simply follow the directions on the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance external website website, print out your application and bring it in to your Albany County HEAP certifier.

 

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