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| Heating Assistance/LIHEAP
The opening dates for the LIHEAP program are: How to Apply:Beginning November 2, 2009, the fastest way to apply and to check to see if we made a decision about your application is by applying through COMPASS, the online resource for cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, help with child care, health care coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), school meals, SelectPlan for Women and long-term living services. For more information, please contact your local county assistance office or contact the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday (individuals with hearing impairments may call the TDD number at 1-800-451-5886). You can also download a paper application: LIHEAP Application(PDF download) LIHEAP Application- Español(PDF download)
Beginning January 4, 2010, additional money may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your heat. Emergency situations include:
Assistance with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day; in most counties, you should contact your local county assistance office. However, residents of the seven counties listed below are encouraged to directly contact their local agencies that operate the crisis component in their areas:
General Information about LIHEAP: LIHEAP Brochure - English LIHEAP Eligibility Information LIHEAP Benefit Amount Table: shows benefit amount based on user selected county and fuel type. Operations Memorandum 09-10-01 2009-10 LIHEAP Policy Procedures and Form Changes
Information for LIHEAP vendors may be found on the Information for LIHEAP Vendors page.
You may be eligible for other energy assistance programs for low income households in addition to the LIHEAP program. Visit the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for information on energy programs available for low-income households. If you live outside of Philadelphia, visit the $1 Energy Fund at www.dollarenergy.org or contact your utility company for information on programs that may help you pay your utility bill. If you live in Philadelphia, visit the Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF) at www.uesfacts.org or call (215) 972-5170 for information on a program that may help you pay your utility bill. Information on the LIHEAP Advisory Committee |  | |||||||||
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The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants and crisis grants. You need not have an unpaid bill to receive home heating energy assistance. You can receive this money without being in the Cash Assistance program -- a family of four with an annual income of up to $33,075 can qualify for assistance. No lien is placed on your property if you receive this help.