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LIHEAP - 2024-2025 Season

Provides grants to families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills. The grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Households without heat or in immediate danger of being without heat may also qualify for crisis grants in addition to the LIHEAP Cash Grants.

Physical Address

108 Woody Drive, Butler, PA 16001

Hours

Website available 24/7. Office Hours vary by site. Visit the County Assistance Office (CAO) Contact Information Page for details: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/CAO-Contact.aspx

Application process

Pennsylvanians can apply for LIHEAP: A) Online through the intake website, B) Through the COMPASS app on a smart phone or tablet, C) By phone through the Intake number, or D) With a paper application (download and print an application from the website and return it to the County Assistance Office by mail or in person) On-site services are available at County Assistance Offices for those who cannot access the online application or who need assistance with the application.

Fee

Service is provided free of charge. LIHEAP funding is a grant and does not need to be repaid.

Eligibility

Household Income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Visit the website and scroll down to view additional eligibility details.

Service area

Allegheny, PA Armstrong, PA Beaver, PA Butler, PA Cambria, PA Fayette, PA Greene, PA Indiana, PA Lawrence, PA Mercer, PA Somerset, PA Washington, PA Westmoreland, PA

Agency info

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices - LIHEAP

Helps families living on low incomes to pay their heating bills by providing cash grants paid directly to the utility suppliers