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Heating Assistance
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 3:36 PM

The 2017-2018 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP) is now accepting applications through April 6th, 2018, federal funds permitting. LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their heating bills through a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat. 

 

There are three different ways you can apply for LIHEAP: online, on paper, or in person.

1. Online through COMPASS

2. On paper using an application downloaded and returned to your local county assistance office

3. In person at your local county assistance office

 

Eligibility

Household Size Income Limit

1

 $18,090
2 $24,360
3 $30,630
4 $36,900
5 $43,170
6 $49,440
7 $55,710
8 $61,980
9 $68,250
10 $74,520
Each Additional Person Add $6,270

 

Learn more at: www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/heatingassistanceliheap
   
 

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