Philadelphia County Somerset District Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Address: 2701 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA - 19132
(215) 560-5400
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About Philadelphia County Somerset District Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Area Served:

Somerset county Philadelphia district.

How to Submit Your LIHEAP Application:

There are two methods to apply for LIHEAP:

    Online: Utilize COMPASS, the online tool designed for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human service programs and manage benefit information.

    Paper Application: Download and print a paper application, complete the form, and submit it to your local county assistance office.

After the review of your application, you will receive a written notice detailing your eligibility and the approved assistance amount. Please allow 30 days for a response.

Eligibility Criteria:
    Income Guidelines: Ensure your income aligns with the specified guidelines.
    Not Dependent on Public Assistance: You are not required to be on public assistance.
    No Unpaid Heating Bills: Having unpaid heating bills is not a prerequisite.
    Rent or Own Your Home: Both renters and homeowners are eligible to apply.



The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1 $15,060
2 $20,440
3 $25,820
4 $31,200
5 $36,580
6 $41,960
7 $47,340
8 $52,720


*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.


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Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

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