LIBERTY, NY — The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will begin accepting applications for the Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) benefit on December 11.

HERR benefits are available to assist HEAP-eligible households with the cost to repair or replace the applicant’s primary heating equipment. Applicants must:

• Be 60 years of age or older (or at least one of the documented homeowners be 60+)
• Own and live in their home as their primary residence
• Have their home’s primary heating equipment inoperable and/or unsafe, as documented by a participating HEAP vendor
• Apply via www.mybenefits.ny.gov or by contacting the County offices listed below

Sullivan County’s HEAP Office continues to be available to answer questions and help applicants (845/807-0142, heap@sullivanny.gov). Sullivan County’s Office for the Aging stands ready to assist, as well: 845/807-0241.

Applications can also be obtained from the County’s community partners: Action Toward Independence, 845/794-4228, or Independent Living, 845/794-3322.