Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Application Period Opens November 1
The application period for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home, will open November 1, 2023.
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LIHEAP, which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, provides a cash grant during the heating season to help families pay their electric bills.
Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited to a family’s bill. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet income guidelines for 2023-2024.
One-person household: $21,870
Two-person household: $29,580
Three-person household: $37,290
Four-person household: $45,000
Five-person household: $52,710
Six-person household: $60,420
Seven-person household: $68,130
Eight-person household: $75,840
For every additional person: Add $7,710
Applicants must have proof of income for each adult in the household, a copy of their most recent utility bill, and the social security number of each adult in the household (and child, if possible).
Apply
Applications can be submitted:
online using the COMPASS website.
by downloading the LIHEAP application form at the Department of Public Welfare's website.
Filing a LIHEAP application at your local county assistance office.
For additional information, please visit the PA Department of Human Services website.