LIHEAP Grants

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households pay some energy costs associated with heating their home. LIHEAP is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. LIHEAP provides a cash grant during the heating season to help you pay your electric bill. Check the below table to see if you and your family qualify. The program opens November 2, 2020, and closes on April 30, 2021.

2020-2021 FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES: LIHEAP

No. In Household	Monthly Income	Yearly Income
1	$1,595	$19,140
2	$2,155	$25,860
3	$2,715	$32,580
4	$3,275	$39,300
5	$3,835	$46,020
6	$4,395	$52,740
Each additional	$560	$6,720

CASH GRANTS

LIHEAP grants can be applied to a past balance in order to establish service at a new address. The amount allowed to post against prior bills is limited to 50% to ensure a portion of the LIHEAP cash grant goes toward future energy needs.

TO APPLY FOR A CASH GRANT, YOU’LL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Proof of income for each adult in your household;
A copy of your most recent utility bill (both electric and gas if appropriate); and
The Social Security number for each adult in your household and, if possible, for each child.

CASH GRANTS CAN BE OBTAINED BY:

Applying online using the COMPASS website. To apply for LIHEAP and many other services that can help you make ends meet, please go to http://www.compass.state.pa.us.
Downloading the LIHEAP application form at the Department of Public Welfare's website, www.dhs.pa.gov. Click on "Apply for Benefits," then look for "Paper Application."
Filing a LIHEAP application at your local county assistance office. You can visit the county assistance office in your neighborhood or visit one of the following county assistance office locations below.

Greater Pittsburgh East District
5947 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3844
412-645-7400 or 7401
Fax 412-365-2821

Southeast District
220 Sixth Street
McKeesport, PA, 15132-2720
412-664-6800 or 6801
Fax 412-664-5218

Southern District
332 Fifth Avenue Suite 230
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1259
412-565-2232
Fax 412-565-5713

Alle-Kiski District
909 Industrial Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068-0132
724-339-6800 or 1-800-622-3527
Fax 724-339-6850

Beaver County
171 Virginia Avenue (PO Box 349)
Rochester, PA 15074
724-773-7495 or 1-800-653-3129
Fax 724-773-7859

For more information, please contact the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday. Individuals with hearing impairments may call the TDD number at 1-800-451-5886.

Remember: You have the RIGHT TO CHOOSE Duquesne Light Company to receive your LIHEAP grant. You can direct your grant be paid directly to Duquesne Light or you can split your grant between the electric company and your gas company.

Crisis Grants

Crisis grants typically are offered in emergency situations, such as:

Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced
Lack of fuel
Termination of utility service
Danger of being without fuel (less than a 15-day supply) or if you received a letter indicating your bill is past due and encouraging you to pay to maintain bill affordability

If you are without heat or are in danger of being without heat, you can request a LIHEAP crisis grant in one of the following ways:

Call: 412-770-3677
Email your request to: RA-alleghenycrisis@pa.gov
Fax your request to: 412-565-0107
Contact your local county assistance office, listed above.

To apply for a Crisis grant, you will need:

Names of people in your household
Dates of birth for all household members
Social Security Numbers for all household members
Proof of income for all household members
A recent heating bill

Remember: You have the RIGHT TO CHOOSE Duquesne Light Company to receive your LIHEAP Crisis grant. You can direct your grant be paid directly to Duquesne Light or you can split your grant between the electric company and your gas company.