HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania residents who need help paying their home heating bills can now apply for assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LIHEAP.
The federally funded program provides cash grants to help eligible individuals and families pay heating expenses. Grants range from $200 to $1,000, with households eligible for one cash grant per heating season.
LIHEAP also offers crisis assistance for residents facing heating emergencies, including broken heating equipment, a lack of fuel or termination of utility service. Crisis grants range from $25 to $1,000. Households may qualify for more than one crisis grant if they experience multiple emergencies during the season.
Income eligibility is based on household size. The maximum annual income is $23,940 for an individual and $49,500 for a family of four. An additional $8,520 is allowed for each additional household member.
Applications can be submitted online through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ COMPASS website, by calling 1-866-857-7095 or by contacting the County Assistance Office in the applicant’s county.
The LIHEAP program is scheduled to remain open through April 23, 2027.
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