Homeowners and renters must meet income requirements to qualify for EmPower New York. You may be eligible if you can answer “yes” to these statements:
- I live in a home or building with 100 units or fewer
- My household income is below 60 percent of the state median income (same eligibility as regular HEAP benefits; see the chart below to see if your income fits EmPower New York Guidelines)
OR
I participate in a utility payment assistance program
- I am an electricity customer of Central Hudson, Con Edison, National Grid, NYSEG, Orange and Rockland, Rochester Gas & Electric and pay SBC
OR
heat with oil, propane, or kerosene
- I am responsible for paying utility bills
EmPower New York Income Eligibility Guidelines 2020-2021
| Household Size |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
Maximum Gross Annual Income |
| 1 |
$2,610 |
$31,318 |
| 2 |
$3,413 |
$40,954 |
| 3 |
$4,216 |
$50,590 |
| 4 |
$5,019 |
$60,226 |
| 5 |
$5,822 |
$69,862 |
| 6 |
$6,625 |
$79,498 |
| 7 |
$6,775 |
$81,305 |
| 8 |
$7,238 |
$86,860 |
| 9 |
$7,975 |
$95,700 |
| 10 |
$8,712 |
$104,540 |
The current income guidelines for EmPower New York are set at 60% of the state median income.