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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about issues relating to the Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Pennsylvania.

• COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs offered by the PA Department of Human Services, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

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• What Every Utility Customer Should Know

  Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. for utility customers Read More

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  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

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  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program - Have you fallen behind paying your utility bills? You may be eligible for up to $800 to help.

  Starting Monday, May 18th, Pennsylvania will accept applications for its new LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program. Eligible households could receive grants of up to $800 sent directly to their utility or fuel vendor. Grants are available to pay for heating or electric bills. You can also get help to fix broken heaters or other energy equipment. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program

  Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program is now accepting applications. You might be eligible for up to $800 to help pay for electric or heating bills. Help is also available to fix a broken heating system. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Utility Law Project

• 2020-2021 LIHEAP Fact Sheet

  Fact Sheet outlining the main features of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the 2020-2021 heating season. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Utility Law Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Do You Need Help Paying for Heat? - LIHEAP 2019-2020

  Details about the Home Energy Assistance Program for 2019-2020. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• LIHEAP and CAP Programs (Video)

  This video from Neighborhood Legal Services Association explains the operation of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) offered by utility companies. Read More

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• LIHEAP FAQ's

  A list of frequently asked questions from Northwestern Legal Services relating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  information from Northwestern Legal Services concerning Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Program, eligibility guidelines, how to apply, how payments are received, etc. Content Detail

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Heating Assistance/LIHEAP

  Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regarding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program in Pennsylvania, how to apply, program dates, as well as the income limits for this program. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• LIHEAP Benefit Amount Table

  This tool from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services allows you to see the amount of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits you are eligible to receive. Select the county where you live and the type of fuel you use to heat your home or a type you to use for additional heat. The benefit table for your county and the type of fuel you use is displayed listing the LIHEAP benefit amount for your yearly income range and household size. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• Pennsylvania Utility Law (Video)

  12/2011- Video presented by Northwestern Legal Services featuring Attorney Patrick Cicero of the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project. Information presented includes threats of termination - heating oil, electric, water, gas; affordability; steps to reduce consumption; Public Utilities Commission regulation; Applying for LIHEAP, Weatherization program, customer assistance plans. Copyright 2011, NWLS All rights reserved. Read More

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Energy Assistance

  Information from the Erie County Bar Association on the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps low income people pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants and emergency repair assistance. Content Detail

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  Erie County Bar Association

• A Guide to Public Benefits

  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. provides this guide to some programs that are funded by the government to provide help to individuals and families during times of need. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.