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How to apply for Pennsylvania LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Cash + Crisis + Weatherization)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Income Maintenance — administers PA LIHEAP through county Assistance Offices (CAOs); seasonal program
Who it's for
PA LIHEAP has three components: (1) Cash Component (lump-sum heating grant); (2) Crisis Component (utility shut-off / fuel-out emergencies); (3) Crisis Interface (for emergency furnace repair or replacement). Eligibility approximately at 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Application window typically opens November 1 and runs through April. Apply through the county Assistance Office (CAO), at COMPASS (compass.state.pa.us), or by calling LIHEAP at 866-857-7095.
Application windows are seasonal (typically November-April). PA LIHEAP is one of the better-funded programs nationally given the state's harsh winters.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent heating bill (or rent receipt if heat is included)
- Proof of PA residency
- Social Security numbers for all household members
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 866-857-7095
Renewals
annual application per program year
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