Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program open for season

Posted by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 17, 2014

LIHEAP opens to provide help with utility bills

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is open for applications from now to April 3, 2015.
LIHEAP is for low-income families who are having trouble paying their heating bills.

To apply, contact your local county assistance office or call the LIHEAP hotline, 866-857- 7095, Monday through Friday (individuals with hearing impairments may call 800-451-5886).

Annual household income limits apply. A one-person household must not earn more than $17,505 while an eight-person household can earn a maximum annual income of $60,135. Add $6,090 for each additional person.

LIHEAP delivers crisis benefits between $25 and $500.

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap/S_000960


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