LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) offers financial assistance and peace of mind to tri-state area residents. Cash grants and crisis grants are available to low-income families in danger of losing heating. Eligible households may apply for these grants through the PA Department of Human Services yearly when the program opens.
LIHEAP runs from 12/3/25 to 4/10/25
UPDATE as of 10/22/25 directly from LIHEAP:
Due to the Federal Government shutdown and lack of federal funding, the 2025-2026 LIHEAP season opening has been delayed until December 3, 2025, contingent on the availability of federal funding. If the federal government does not reopen or funding is not released to states, Pennsylvania will be unable to begin the LIHEAP season until funding is received.
LIHEAP Cash pre-season applications are still being accepted, but payments to vendors and notices to customers will not be generated until the federal shutdown ends.
Regular LIHEAP Cash and CRISIS applications will not be accepted until the season opens on 12/3/25.
Anyone who received a LIHEAP grant last year will be sent an application or post card in September with a token # that will allow those customers to apply before the official start of the season. Online applications for the 2025/26 LIHEAP Season will be accepted from LAST Season's LIHEAP recipients beginning Monday, August 25th. Paper applications are mailed to LIHEAP recipients from last year who didn't apply online. You can apply online or using a mobile app. Even if you received LIHEAP the prior year, you MUST RE-APPLY every year! Previous customers may apply early and get approved before the season starts.
- Customers should mail a completed application to the address listed for their county of residence.
- Allegheny County mail to Allegheny CAO Liheap, PO Box 23370, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Beaver County mail to Clearfield VLT, PO Box 92, Clearfield, PA 16830
- Butler County AND Washington County mail to Westmoreland VLT, 587 Sells Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601
- Remember: A paper application isn’t necessary to apply for LIHEAP. Customers may submit an application online through the Department of Human Services’ COMPASS website at www.compass.state.pa.us. or directly at LIHEAP
- Questions about LIHEAP or about completing an application can be directed to the LIHEAP Client Helpline at 1-866-857-7095
Helpful Links:
About LIHEAP and Eligibility Information
Benefit Amount Table
LIHEAP Brochure - English
LIHEAP Online Application through COMPASS
LIHEAP PDF Application - English
For contact information regarding the LIHEAP application, call the Client Helpline at 1-866-857-7095 or see our information page.