NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – It’s the last day to apply to get money for a new air conditioner in New York City.
Eligible locals can apply to get up to $800 for a window or portable air conditioner or a fan, or up to $1,000 for an existing wall sleeve unit. The cost will cover the air conditioner or fan, labor costs, removal of the old unit and any minor repairs required for installation.
Anyone who is already eligible for or receiving HEAP benefits can apply for the air conditioning. Income requirements cap an applicant in a household of one at $3,035 in gross monthly income, or $4,904 for a household of three. See if you qualify at Access NYC’s website. Applicants' existing air conditioning must be at least five years old.
The applications opened in April and were originally scheduled to end Friday, but the CrowdStrike outage prompted city and state officials to extend applications.
This summer has proved hot in New York City, which has already seen a few heat waves. The city on Monday is expected to see temperatures in the mid to upper-80s with high humidity levels and muggy conditions.
