Legislator Mills » HEAP Outreach will be held Jan. 26 at Sardinia Town Hall

HEAP Outreach will be held Jan. 26 at Sardinia Town Hall

Minority Leader John J. Mills announces that a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Outreach will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Sardinia Town Hall, 12320 Savage Road, Sardinia. Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Doors open at 8:30am.  All applicants will be interviewed. 

 

HEAP is a federally funded program to assistErieCounty residents with their heating bills. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households.

 

“Many families are finding themselves applying for HEAP for the first time and the process can be overwhelming. There have been a lot of news reports about benefits being cut and now residents have valid concerns. Through these outreaches, the county is ensuring that those who qualify for assistance are receiving help with the HEAP process,” Minority Leader Mills said.

 

Applicants are requested to bring the following documentation to the outreach:

  • one (1) form of identification for all household members (birth certificates, license, Social Security Card)
  • Proof of income received within the last 30 days for all household members (pay stubs, SS or pension award letters, proof of child support, rental income, unemployment benefits, worker’s comp., etc)
  • Current heat and electric bills

 

If an applicant is missing information, they may be allowed to mail the information and complete the application process.

 

For additional information, please call the HEAP Hotline, (716) 858-7644.

 

HEAP 2012 income guidelines are as follows:

 

Household Size                      Gross Monthly Income (Cannot exceed)

1                                                                                            $2,146

2                                                                                            $2,806

3                                                                                            $3,466

4                                                                                            $4,127

5                                                                                            $4,787

6                                                                                            $5,447

7                                                                                            $5,571

8                                                                                            $5,695

9                                                                                            $5,818

10                                                                                        $5,942

 

Additional HEAP Outreaches have also been scheduled on the following dates:

  • Monday, Feb. 6 at Orchard Park Municipal Building, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park
  • Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Brant Town Hall, 1272 Brant-North Collins Road, Brant
  • Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Boston Town Hall, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston

 

For additional information or assistance, please contact Minority Leader Mills’ Legislative Office at
(716) 858-8850 or email john.mills@erie.gov.