LIHEAP Crisis Assistance
PA Department of Human Services / SEDA-COG
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP Crisis Assistance in its Harrisburg, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Emergency home heating assistance for households facing heating crisis such as broken furnace, utility shut-off notice, or less than 15% fuel remaining. Priority for households with young children, elderly, or disabled members.
Crisis grant covers emergency fuel delivery or emergency furnace repair
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Harrisburg, PA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Up to $800 for heating emergencies
- Income at or below 175% federal poverty level
- Covers broken furnace or fuel depletion
- Available November through April
- Priority for seniors, children, disabled
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (570) 524-4491
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available during heating season (Nov-Apr)
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance in Harrisburg, PA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $800 emergency assistance. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance in Harrisburg?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance in Harrisburg, PA?
Confirm the application route directly with PA Department of Human Services / SEDA-COG; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (570) 524-4491. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Available during heating season (Nov-Apr).
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