Bucks County households can apply for heating assistance through Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP.
Applications opened Monday, Nov. 2, and remain available through April 23, 2027, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Cash grants range from $200 to $1,000, depending on household size, income and fuel type.
The payment goes directly to a utility or fuel provider. Households do not repay the grant.
Income limits and emergency help
Both renters and homeowners may qualify. Applicants do not need unpaid heating bills or enrollment in another public assistance program.
The maximum annual household income is $23,940 for one person. For a household of four, the limit is $49,500.
Households may receive one cash grant during the season. Separate crisis assistance can help with heating emergencies, including a shutoff, broken heating equipment or a shortage of fuel.
Crisis grants range from $25 to $1,000. Multiple emergencies may qualify for additional payments, but total crisis benefits cannot exceed $1,000 during the season, according to a Department of Human Services announcement published by New Hope Free Press.
How to apply
Residents can apply through COMPASS, Pennsylvania’s benefits portal. Paper applications are also available through the state.
The LIHEAP hotline is 1-866-857-7095, Monday through Friday. Households that already received a benefit this season should contact their county assistance office to report a heating emergency.
People who were approved or denied in a previous season can apply again. Applicants do not need to determine their eligibility before submitting an application.
