Home heating assistance program accepting applications
Burns advises eligible residents to apply, contact his offices for help
Rep. Frank Burns November 18, 2016 | 1:07 PM
EBENSBURG, Nov. 18 – The state's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications for the winter season and state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, reminds eligible 72nd Legislative District residents to apply for the federally funded help.
Burns said the program offers cash grants to help with home heating bills and crisis grants to help with emergency situations, such as a broken furnace or an unexpected fuel shortage.
Applicants do not have to be on welfare to receive this help, nor will any lien be placed on a person's property if he or she receives this assistance. Currently, the maximum income allowed for eligibility based on household size is as follows:
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Household Size
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Maximum Income
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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$17,820
$24,030
$30,240
$36,450
$42,660
$48,870
$55,095
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For each additional family member over seven, the maximum income limit increases by $6,240.
"LIHEAP helps those who are struggling to heat their homes, often for reasons that are beyond their control," Burns said. "As with any state program, if you or someone you know is interested, please contact one of my offices for any help you may need with applying."
Those offices are: Ebensburg, 119 S. Center St., (814) 472-8021; Portage, 112-A Munster Road, (814) 736-7339; Lower Yoder Township, 535 Fairfield Ave., (814) 536-8400; and Patton, 405 Park Ave. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays), (814) 674-5675.
Online applications may be completed by visiting www.compass.state.pa.us.
The Cambria County Assistance Office, 625 Main St., Johnstown, (814) 533-2253 is another way to apply.