November 5, 2018
Harrisburg – Nov. 5, 2018 –State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) reminds residents that home heating assistance is available through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
“We have started to experience cold weather in the area as the winter months approach,” Brewster said. “LIHEAP is a lifeline for families who are struggling to afford home heating costs.”
The application process for LIHEAP began on November 1, 2018 and will end April 12, 2019.
Brewster said residents who can benefit from the program should apply now, before the start of winter. He said that his office staff can help residents determine if they are income-eligible for assistance.
“I encourage those who are eligible to apply sooner, rather than later, to ensure their homes will be heated through the winter season.”
Brewster said that staff in his district offices in Monroeville, McKeesport and New Kensington are available to assist residents with the application process and answer any questions they may have regarding the program.
More than 300,000 households statewide received home heating assistance through LIHEAP in the 2017-2018 season.
Information on the program and the guidelines to apply are available through the Department of Human Services at http://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/heatingassistanceliheap/index.htm.
April 2, 2015
Harrisburg – April 2, 2015 – The deadline to apply for help through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended to May 1, according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland.)
“The home heating program is valuable and useful and I am pleased that the deadline to apply has been extended,” Brewster said. “The program helps those in need handle their home heating bills.”
Residents of Pennsylvania have to income-qualify to receive help. For example, to be eligible a family of four must have income of $35,775 or below. Additional funding is available for crisis situations.
The program deadline was originally set for Friday, but Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration decided to extend the federally-funded program due to the severity of the winter, Brewster said.
Individuals can determine their income eligibility and learn more about the program by contacting the local assistance office or by calling the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday or through www.dhs.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap
Brewster said that his district office staff is prepared to help local residents fill out the applications. His offices are located in McKeesport, Monroeville and New Kensington. Contact information for the offices is available at www.senatorbrewster.com
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Tim Joyce
Phone: 412 380-2242
Email: tjoyce@pasenate.com
