Pennsylvanians who are eligible are now able to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The statewide program offers assistance to help low-income homeowners and renters pay their home heating bills during the colder months. The application process began on November 1 and ends April 12.
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“Everyone deserves a safe, warm home that helps them stay healthy and comfortable throughout the winter,” said Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller. “LIHEAP helped make this possible for more than 340,000 Pennsylvanians last year. That number includes thousands of the commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens – children, older Pennsylvanians, and individuals with a disability – helping them make ends meet as heating costs increase.”
Last season, LIHEAP assisted 344,008 households through $115,936,887 million in assistance. The funds, officials note, are paid directly to the utility company.
Eligibility for the program are set to 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines.
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Miller urged people to sign up for the program before the coldest weather hits.
Residents can apply for LIHEAP online and physical applications can be picked up through county assistance offices.
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