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The HOUSING HOTLINE is
the Central Astoria LDC's designated phone line
for direct assistance.
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The GUIDE TO TENANTS RIGHTS
is the Central Astoria LDC's manual for basic
laws governing rental housing in New York City.
Everything you need to know, for only $1. Pick
up a copy at 28-27 Steinway St, Monday-Friday
8:30 to 5:00. By mail, please send $2.50 (check)
for postage and handling.
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The
New York City Department for the Aging Home Energy Assistance
Program (HEAP) officially started on November
1, 2007.
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HEAP
helps qualified homeowners, tenants, and low-income families
with their fuel and utility costs. Individuals are eligible
if they meet any of the following qualifications:
- 60
years of age or older;
- Receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and live alone
or with a spouse;
- Head
of household receiving Social Security Disability benefits.
HEAP
established new guidelines that raised the maximum monthly
income levels. The new income guidelines are as follows:
Household
Size: 1
2
3
4
5
Maximum
$1,876.00
$2,454.00 $3,031.00
$3,609.00
$4,186.00
Monthly
Income
For
households of 6 or more , call the
New York City Department for the Aging at 311
for maximum income guidelines.
Please
note that there are certain income deductions and exclusions
that can affect an applicant's income
eligibility,
e.g. certified home health care provided by a non-family member.
Public
Assistance and Food Stamps recipients will receive their HEAP
benefit through the Electronic Benefit Transfer System.
Applicants
who were approved during the last HEAP season will be sent
a pre-printed application.
If
you need further information, or wish to obtain an application,
call the NYC Department of the Aging at 311
or contact the Central Astoria Housing Helpline at (718) 204-1056.
The
amount of HEAP grants is very limited. Once the funds are
used up, this program will close. So, I strongly
advise you to fill out your application as soon as possible.
*Those in need of housing services outside
of these neighborhoods will be directed to the appropriate
housing service provider.
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