Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Available to Families

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home, is open through April 9, 2021.

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LIHEAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. LIHEAP provides a cash grant during the heating season to help families pay their electric bill.

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 on 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 2020-2021:

  • One-person household: $19,140

  • Two-person household: $25,860

  • Three-person household: $32,580

  • Four-person household: $39,300

  • Five-person household: $46,020

  • Six-person household: 52,740

  • Seven-person household: $59,460

  • Eight-person household: $66,180

  • Nine-person household: $72,900

  • Ten-person household: $79,620

  • For every additional person: Add $6,720

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).

Proof of income for each adult in your household;

  • A copy of your most recent utility bill (both electric and gas if appropriate); and

  • The Social Security number for each adult in your household and, if possible, for each child.

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Applications can be submitted:

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