Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

1125 Riverside Drive, Lewistown, PA 17044

Eligibility

To receive help: A) Apply between December 3, 2025, and April 10, 2026 B) Meets income requirements, which are set based on your household size C) Either rent or own your home D) You do not need to be on another public assistance program or have unpaid heating bills to qualify

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

(866) 857-7095

Voice

(717) 248-6746

Voice

https://www.compass.state.pa.us

Application process

You can apply online using the link below, request an application by calling the Statewide LIHEAP Hotline at 866-857-7095 (or call PA Relay at 711 for the hearing impaired), or in person at your local county assistance office.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Huntingdon, PA
Mifflin, PA

Description

Helps low-income families pay their heating bills. Offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, 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. Crisis grants may be available to those in emergency situations or in jeopardy of being without heat.

What's Here

Gas Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Service - South Central Counties

Assists Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.