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Mount Vernon Community Action Program (Cap)

Community Resource

Serves: Mount Vernon, Westchester County

About this resource

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded initiative designed to help eligible households address their energy needs. If you qualify, you can receive one standard HEAP benefit each program year, and you may also qualify for emergency HEAP benefits if you face the risk of running out of fuel or having your utility service disconnected. The Regular HEAP benefit for 2024-2025 began on November 1, 2024, while the First and Second Emergency benefits are set to start on January 2, 2025. Additionally, the Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit opened on October 1, 2024, and the HEAP Clean and Tune benefit also became available on October 1, 2024. The Cooling Assistance Benefit is expected to open on April 15, 2025.

Intake Procedure: Call for Information

Fees: None/Not Applicable

Who can use this

  • Regular HEAP: Available to low-income families, individuals aged 60 and older, and those with permanent disabilities who receive Food Stamps, TANF, or SSI; Emergency HEAP is for low-income families and individuals facing an emergency.

Get in touch

Phone
(914) 595-0968
Website
www.westcop.org
Address
28 East First Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Mount Vernon, New York
Hours
Agency requests client call for details

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