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Utility Assistance

Water Assistance Program/LIHWAP

**The last day LIHWAP applications will be accepted from individuals is COB, Friday 10/28/22.   Applications postmarked on/before 10/28 will also be review/processed.  Applications submitted in COMPASS or postmarked after this date will be rejected.  Applicants will receive a rejection notice ‘filed out of season’.**

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families pay overdue water bills. LIHWAP is a grant. You do not have to repay it.

LIHWAP crisis grants may be available if you have an emergency situation and are in jeopardy of losing your water service. You can receive one crisis grant for your drinking water service and one crisis grant for your wastewater service, up to $2,500 each. Crisis situations include:

  • Past-due water bills.
  • Termination of utility service.
  • Danger of having utility service terminated (received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days).

How to Apply

You will need:

  • Names of people in your household;
  • Dates of birth for all household members;
  • Social Security numbers for all household members;
  • Proof of income for all household members; and
  • A recent water bill.

After your application is processed, you will receive a written notice that will tell you if you qualify. If eligible, it will tell you the amount of your grant. 

More information HERE.

​Heating Assistance/Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The 2021-2022 LIHEAP season is now closed.  

About the Program

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.  The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $500 to $1,500 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Remember: This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.

How to apply

There are two ways to apply for LIHEAP:

  • Online: Apply for benefits online using COMPASS, the online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs and manage benefit information.
  • On paper: You can download a paper application, print it, fill it out, and return it to your local county assistance office. 
  • 2021-2022 LIHEAP Application — English
  • 2021-2022 LIHEAP Application — Spanish
  •  After your application is reviewed, you will receive written notice explaining your eligibility and the amount of assistance you will receive. Please allow 30 days for a response.

For updates on when the 2022-2023 program will open up, please check back HERE for updates.