PA Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania LIHEAP Crisis Assistance is available to homeowners and renters in State College, PA.
Emergency home heating assistance for Pennsylvania households facing heating crisis. Covers emergency furnace repairs, fuel deliveries for households who have run out, and portable heaters when primary system is broken. Separate from regular LIHEAP grants.
Emergency grant for heating crisis, amount varies by situation
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In State College, PA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in State College, PA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in State College early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Crisis program helps income-qualified households in a heating emergency, including broken or leaking heating equipment that must be fixed or replaced, a shut-off, or running low on fuel. Crisis grants run up to 1,000 dollars. You apply online through COMPASS, or report an emergency to your County Assistance Office if you already received a LIHEAP grant this season.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Available during heating season (typically Nov-Apr)
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Email us about this programUp to $1,000 emergency assistance.
Pennsylvania LIHEAP Crisis Assistance is open to homeowners and renters in State College, PA. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with PA Department of Human Services using the official program link on this page or call (866) 857-7095. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Available during heating season (typically Nov-Apr).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
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