Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) 2014-2015 Season Opens Nov. 17, 2014

The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging will be assisting individuals age 60 and over with HEAP applications. Senior citizens in Cattaraugus County who received a regular HEAP benefit last HEAP season will receive an application by mail this year. 

Maximum income eligibility guidelines are $2,194 per month for a household of one, and $2,869 for a two-person household. Higher income limits exist for larger households. 

The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging encourages individuals to continue making payments to their utility companies. HEAP benefits are not intended to replace regular utility payments. HEAP credits can take over three months to appear on utility bills. 

The Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement (HERR) program component will open November 10, 2014. 

Senior citizens who have questions about HEAP are encouraged to call the Department of the Aging. Extra assistance completing the application is available by scheduling an appointment at the main office, or by visiting one of the outreach sites listed below. 

This season's HEAP outreach schedule is as follows: 

• Allegany SWAN site, 11/18/2014 and 1/20/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Cattaraugus SWAN site, 1/08/2015 and 3/12/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Delevan SWAN site, 1/06/2015 and 3/05/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Franklinville SWAN site, 12/04/2014 and 2/05/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Gowanda SWAN site, 12/11/2014 and 2/12/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Little Valley SWAN site, 12/17/2014 and 2/18/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Olean SWAN site, 11/25/2014 and 1/27/2015 - 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
• Portville SWAN site, 12/16/1014 and 2/17/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Randolph SWAN site, 12/23/2014 and 2/26/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Salamanca Sr. Citizen's Club, 11/21/2014 and 1/16/2015 - 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. 
• South Dayton SWAN site, 12/9/2014 and 2/10/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• West Valley SWAN site, 11/20/2014 and 1/15/2015 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
• Yorkshire Corners Apartments, 1/06/2015 and 3/05/2015 - 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
• Allegany 60+ Club, 12/09/2014 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Department of the Aging main office (by appointment):

716-373-8032 or 1-800-462-2901 

The above HEAP outreach schedule is subject to change without notice.

For more information about HEAP, or for information regarding any other services available for seniors, please call the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging at 716-373-8032 or 1-800-462-2901.