LIHEAP application deadline has been extended by two weeks

Getting LIHEAP in Delaware County

 

 

LIHEAP is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.  This program helps

low-income families pay their heating bills. 

 

To receive help:

• You don’t need to be on welfare
• You don’t need to have an unpaid heating bill(your heat can still be on)
• You can either rent or own your home

 

LIHEAP is taking (new) applications for its cash and weatherization grants beginning November 4, 2013 and for crisis grants beginning January 2, 2014

*If you are without heat before January 2nd and a cash grant alone is insufficient to restore your heat you may apply for a “Crisis Exception Payment”

If you received LIHEAP last year you must reapply this year

 

There are three parts of LIHEAP.  You can get all three.

1.     Cash grants.  These grants are to help with your heating bill; the minimum cash grant will be $100 and the maximum grant $1000.

2.     Crisis grants.  These grants are up to $500 and given to families who have an emergency and are in danger of being without heat. The minimum crisis grant is $25.

3.     Weatherization grants.  These grants help families insulate their houses and repair or replace heating systems to save money on heating. 

 

To apply for a Cash or Crisis grant, go to the Delaware County Assistance Office (CAO), 701 Crosby Street in Chester or apply on-line at www.compass.state.pa.us.

 

It usually takes 45 days to process an application for a Cash grant.
You are eligible for the Cash or Crisis grants if your yearly income before taxes is less than*

 

Household Size	Yearly Income
1	$17,235
2	$23,265
3	$29,295
4	$35,325
Each additional person add	$  6,030

*these income limits are slightly higher than the income limits of last year’s program –

still some households receiving LIHEAP last year may be determined income ineligible this year.

 

To apply for a Crisis grant or to make an inquiry about the status of your LIHEAP application, call 1-866-857-7095

 

If you need legal assistance, please call

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania at 1-877-429-5994 (toll-free