{"id":227,"date":"2021-08-23T13:02:49","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2023-12-29T20:16:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T20:16:28","slug":"pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/pennsylvania\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania LIHEAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text\"><h2 class=\"entry-title\">Pennsylvania\u00a0Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-407 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP-200x101.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP-400x201.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP-540x272.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP-600x302.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/150_LIHEAP.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online: COMPASS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/LIHEAP.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PA Dept. of Human Services LIHEAP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/CAO-Contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your local county assistance office<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not sure how you\u2019ll pay your next oil bill? The Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services LIHEAP program helps those living on low income, as well as those who are experiencing an emergency or crisis and are unable to pay their heating or energy bills. This service is provided in the form of a cash grant, which does <strong>not\u00a0<\/strong>have to be repaid. Each grant amount varies based on income and household size, but typically ranges from $200-$1,000. When you apply, be sure to name us as your fuel supplier and then once approved, the state will send us your grant directly so we can deliver heating oil to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Who is eligible?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You don\u2019t have to be on public assistance or have unpaid heating bills to be eligible. If you\u2019re not sure how you\u2019ll afford your home heating oil, you can apply. You must meet the income requirements to be eligible. You can apply whether you rent or own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2020-2021 Income Requirements for the LIHEAP Program<\/strong><br \/>\nFor more additional person, add $6,810<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\" style=\"height: 330px;\" width=\"279\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>\u200bHousehold size\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>\u200bIncome limit<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u200b1<\/td>\n<td>\u200b$19,320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u200b2<\/td>\n<td>$26,130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>$32,940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>$39,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u200b5<\/td>\n<td>$46,560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>$53,370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>\u200b$60,180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>$66,990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>$73,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>$80,610<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:100px;margin-bottom:100px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><h3>Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>If you are experiencing a heating emergency, you may be eligible for a Crisis Grant through the LIHEAP crisis program. Again, this is a grant and doesn\u2019t need to be repaid.<\/p>\n<p>Emergency situations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken heating equipment or leaking fuel lines that must be fixed or replaced<\/li>\n<li>Lack of fuel (heating oil)<\/li>\n<li>The main heating source or second heating source (a source that is used to operate the main heating source or used if the main heating source is not working) has been completely shut-off<\/li>\n<li>The danger of being without fuel (less than a 15 day supply)<\/li>\n<li>The danger of having utility service terminated (you\u2019ve received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to apply<\/h3>\n<p>The state makes applying easy with an online application through the COMPASS portal, you can also print it out and head to your local county assistance office or fill out the paperwork in person.<\/p>\n<p>When applying prepared to provide:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fuel documentation<\/strong>\u00a0(a bill\/ receipt of a fuel oil purchase from January of the previous heating season to present)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proof of income<\/strong>\u00a0(such as paystubs or award letters.)<\/p>\n<p>TIP: Be sure to upload income and fuel purchase documentation once you\u2019ve finished the application online, without proper documents, your application will not be approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply online through the COMPASS Portal: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/compass.web\/Public\/CMPHome<\/a><br \/>Or head to the Department of Human Services Website for a printable application, full details and resources:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/LIHEAP.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/LIHEAP.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Questions or concerns?<\/h3>\n<p>At American Energy Supply we want to make sure you have all the resources you need, especially in emergency situations. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, or have concerns about your eligibility or grant status, please contact your local county assistance office. They will be able to assist.<br \/>For a full list of County Assistance Offices, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/CAO-Contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/CAO-Contact.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chester County Assistance Office<\/strong><br \/>100 James Buchanan Drive<br \/>Thorndale, PA 19372-1132<br \/>HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Toll-Free: 1-888-814-4698<br \/>Phone: 610-466-1000<br \/>LIHEAP 610-466-1042<br \/>FAX: 610-466-1130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Delaware County Assistance Office Headquarters<\/strong><br \/>701 Crosby Street, Suite A<br \/>Chester, PA 19013-6099<br \/>HOURS: 8\u00a0a.m.-5 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>Phone: 610-447-5500<br \/>LIHEAP 610-447-3099<br \/>FAX: 610-447-5399<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep sep-none\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:;margin-bottom:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><small><em>Disclaimer: This information and details are subject to change, please refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services website for up to date information on LIHEAP: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/LIHEAP.aspx\">https:\/\/www.dhs.pa.gov\/Services\/Assistance\/Pages\/LIHEAP.aspx<\/a><\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-227","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1805,"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227\/revisions\/1805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fueloilnow.com\/Residential\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}