PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Residents who may have trouble paying for their home heating bills are being encouraged to apply for a program after the deadline was extended .
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program has been extended from April 4 to April 18. The Shapiro Administration added that despite news of federal staffing cuts to the office that oversees LIHEAP, there are currently no changes to this season’s program in Pennsylvania.
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“The LIHEAP season is now closing for the year on April 18, so Pennsylvanians who may still need help with their heating bills from this winter should apply now,” Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said. “LIHEAP helps our community’s most vulnerable citizens – children, older Pennsylvanians, people with disabilities, and low-income families – make ends meet and keep their homes safer. If you are still having trouble paying your heating bills, please apply by April 18 so LIHEAP can help ease this burden.”
Eligibility requirements:
Those accepted can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on their household size, income, and fuel type. You’ll not be required to repay the assistance that is awarded…