Pennsylvania’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is a cash grant designed to help low-income PA residents pay for their heating costs. Through this program you can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to your utility provider or fuel company to be credited on your bill.
The annual household requirements for this program are listed below:
| Household Size | Income Limit |
| 1 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $71,010 |
| 8 | $79,080 |
| 9 | $87,150 |
| 10 | $95,220 |
According to a 2022 press release from when this program was announced “the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal grant that helps income-eligible senior citizens and families pay their heating bills and restore gas service in the event of a shutoff.”
April 4th is the deadline to apply for LIHEAP this registration season, so apply soon if eligible! Apply here!
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