HEAP Provides Help with Heating Bills

Do you need held with your oil, coal, electric, and/or wood bills? If so, HEAP may help. HEAP is a federally funded program designed to assist income eligible households to meet costs of home energy. Even if your heat is included in your rent, HEAP may be available to you.

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is currently accepting applications for Tioga County residents who are income eligible and do not receive Public Assistance or Food Stamps. Applications can be picked up and completed at the Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Anyone receiving Food Stamps or Public Assistance must apply at the Tioga County Department of Social Services.

In addition to the application, the following documentation requirements must be provided:

ID for everyone in the household (Birth Certificate, Driver's license, or Social Security Card.)]

Tax bill, lease agreement, or rent receipt with your name, address, and date.

Recent fuel bill with your name, address, and date.

All household income for the past four consecutive weeks.

For more information, call Michelle at 687-4222.