The 2022-2023 emergency benefit is scheduled to open Jan. 3 for those who meet the eligibility guidelines listed.
Emergency HEAP benefits can heat homes in heat related emergencies.
Emergency HEAP benefits and eligibility are based on income, available resources, and the type of emergency.
You may be eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit if:
• Your electricity is necessary for your heating system or thermostat to work and is either shut off or scheduled to be shut off or
• Your electric or natural gas heat is off or scheduled to be shut off or
• You are out of fuel, or you have less than one quarter tank of fuel oil, kerosene or propane or have less than a ten (10) day supply of wood, wood pellets, corn, or other deliverable heat source; and
• Your household’s gross monthly income is at or below the current income guides for your household size as posted in the table below or
• You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits; or
• You receive Temporary Assistance (TA); or
• You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Living Alone; and
• The heating and/or electric bill is in your name.
Applicants age 60 and over would contact Mary Johnson at OFA at 607-832-5750.
Applications for persons receiving SNAP benefits and/or public assistance will be processed by the Delaware County Department of Social Services, 607-832-5300.
All other income applications will be processed by Delaware Opportunities Inc., 607-746-1615.
Income guidelines for
the 2022-2023 HEAP season:
Household Size Maximum
Monthly Income
1 $2,852
2 $3,730
3 $4,608
4 $5,485
5 $6,363
6 $7,241
7 $7,405
8 $7,570
9 $7,734
10 $7,899
11 $8,064
12 $8,228
13 $8,778
For households over 13, add $590 to the maximum monthly income.
