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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Dan Deasy |
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Deasy reminds residents LIHEAP runs until April 2
HARRISBURG, March 16 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, reminds residents to be sure to apply for home heating assistance before the end of the program on April 2.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides cash grants to help low-income families pay their regular home-heating bills. The program also provides crisis grants to help resolve heating emergencies, such as furnace failures or unexpected fuel shortages.
A family of four with an annual income of up to $33,075 can qualify for assistance. Cash grants are based on income, family size, type of heating fuel and region.
In addition to proof of income and household size, applicants must provide a recent bill or a statement from their fuel dealer verifying customer status and the type of fuel that they use.
To apply for LIHEAP, residents can visit the state Department of Public Welfare's Web site at www.dpw.state.pa.us and type "LIHEAP" in the Keyword search box.
Residents who need assistance with LIHEAP can contact Deasy's constituent service office at 412-928-9514.
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