HARRISBURG, Oct. 23, 2013 – The high cost of heating a home can be problematic for low-income residents, but the commonwealth will again be available to help, Sen. Judy Schwank announced today, through its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
Applications for the federally funded program will be accepted starting Monday, Nov. 4.
“LIHEAP can be the lifeline for people who are already financially stretched,” Schwank said. “I encourage everyone who has participated in the program in the past and people whose income has changed to apply on Nov. 4 to get the help they need.”
The income guidelines for LIHEAP are unchanged from last year: 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
For one person, the maximum income level to qualify for heating assistance is $17,235. For two people, $23,265; three people, $29,295; four people, $35,325; and five people, $41,355.
Schwank said people can submit their applications online at www.compass.state.pa.us, or pick up applications in her district office or the Berks County Assistance Office.
“My office is also ready and able to help people fill out the forms,” the senator said.
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