Heating Equipment Repair

& Replacement (HERR)

The Heating Repair and Replacement Program is offered through the Department of Social Services. If during the "heating season" your heating system stops running due to need of repair or replacement, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will pay to repair or replace the equipment under the HERR program.  You must meet HEAP income guidelines to qualify.  Dutchess County Community action Partnership is the General Contractor for the HERR program.  Once DSS determines your eligibility you will be referred to DCCAP to have the work completed.

How does it work?

Once DSS notifies DCCAP your application has been approved, we put the contract out for bid to Dutchess County heating contractors.  At the end of the bidding period a contractor will be selected and the equipment will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you.  DSS, under the HERR program, will pay the cost.

If you need assistance applying for the HERR program, or need additional information, please contact us at any of our branch offices.  You can also e-mail us at energy@dutchessCAP.org.