Shapiro Administration reminds residents to apply for LIHEAP

Nico Rossi
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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, reminds Pennsylvanians who need assistance with the cost of home heating bills to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) before Friday, April 5.

Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to apply for for cash or crisis grants as all applications will be accepted and considered through the end of the day on Friday, April 5.

Cash and crisis payments will continue to be distributed even after the application period closes.

The LIHEAP season will remain open until April 5 so if you or someone you know could benefit from this resource, I encourage you to apply today. LIHEAP helps some of our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians stay warm and safe in their homes. We look forward to restarting cash payments soon and provide Pennsylvanians the peace of mind of knowing that their heat will not be shut off.”

DHS Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh

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DHS initiated a pause of cash payments in March while the Commonwealth waited for authorization from Congress regarding the remaining $21 million in federal LIHEAP funding that was delayed by federal budget negotiations.

With the authorization from Congress at the end of last month, DHS will receive the remaining LIHEAP allocation and will restart cash payments for the remainder of the 2023-24 LIHEAP season.

The LIHEAP season remains open through April 5, 2024.

The minimum LIHEAP cash grant for the 2023-2024 season is $300, and the maximum cash grant is $1,000.

The minimum LIHEAP crisis grant for the 2023-2024 season is $25, and the maximum crisis grant is $1,000.

Pennsylvanians can apply for LIHEAP and other public assistance programs online at The Department of Humas Serices Portal or by submitting a paper application to your local county assistance office.

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