Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced that the Suffolk County Veterans Emergency Assistance Commission is now accepting applications from veterans in need of home heating assistance. Consideration is given to all home heating options and to minor home heating system repairs.
“With all the pressures facing our heroic veterans, staying warm at night should not be one of their concerns,” Romaine said.
The commission has $100,000 at its disposal for 2025. Members of prominent veterans’ organizations determine eligibility and sit on the commission.
“Suffolk County serves the largest population of veterans in New York State,” said Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director Marcelle Leis. “Our office has identified there is a need for veterans, especially those on a fixed income, with assistance paying the high cost of heating their homes. These heroes that served our country in times of peace and during war deserve the help that the Suffolk County Legislature has provided through the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program.”
If you are interested in learning more and/or applying for the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program, contact the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency at 631-853-8387 or email veteransinfo@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Recipient criteria:
• Completed Application
• DD Form 214 with Character of Discharge Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions
• Household Income (W-2, Disability Rating, Social Security, etc.)
• Proof of Heating Expenses (oil, electricity, gas) or Boiler/Pluming Estimate
• Narrative letter describing need for assistance
All above information must be submitted with application to:
Keith O’Reilly, VSO
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
100 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099
Download the application at suffolkcountyny.gov/Portals/4/docs/Suffolk_County_Veterans_Home_Heating_Application_2025.pdf
Staff Writer on Feb 4, 2025