The city is launching its free air-conditioner assistance program aimed at helping lower-income New Yorkers, particularly those with senior, disabled, or child residents. Opening on April 15, the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit will cover up to $800 for the purchase and installation of new air conditioning units and fans. This initiative seeks to mitigate the health risks posed by extreme heat and is funded on a first-come, first-served basis, stressing the importance of quick applications to ensure access to aid. Certain eligibility criteria apply, excluding those with modern AC or past benefits.
Lower-income New Yorkers with senior, disabled, or child residents can access up to $800 for air conditioning units and fans through the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit.
The city’s air-conditioner program aims to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat, emphasizing the urgency of timely applications during peak demand.
Applications for the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit will open on April 15, and residents are urged to apply quickly due to limited funding and high demand.
Eligibility for the program requires that applicants do not already own modern air conditioning and have not accessed the cooling benefit in the past five years.
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