Heating Assistance Applications Open for Winter

Seasonal applications are opening across states: Colorado LEAP opens November 1 and may provide $200–$1,000 plus possible furnace repair or weatherization assistance; New York HEAP opens November 2. New Jersey LIHEAP remains open through June 30, 2027, and Massachusetts expects expanded heating-oil aid from December 1 through April 30. Northampton County, Pennsylvania, also announced up to $800 in emergency fuel assistance for eligible seniors beginning November 2, with local restrictions; households should check local agencies.