Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant that helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. 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 your bill. Grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Grants do not have to be repaid.

Eligibility: must meet income guidelines, do not need to be on public assistance, do not need to have an unpaid heating bill, can rent or own your home. November 1st – May 12th is when the applications are open.
 
Contact:
LIHEAP Hotline: (866) 857-7095
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/liheap

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