Pennsylvania LIHEAP — Home Energy Assistance

Administered by Pennsylvania Dept of Human Services · dhs.pa.gov

PA LIHEAP has one of the more generous benefit levels in the nation. Includes heating assistance, cooling assistance (for medical necessity), and crisis/emergency components.

Eligibility requirements

✓PA resident
✓Income below 150% poverty level
✓Responsible for heating costs

Insider tip

PA LIHEAP Crisis program has higher income limits and is available November-April for households facing shutoff. Apply at DHS County Assistance Office — early applicants get larger benefits.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at dhs.pa.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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