Eligible customers can receive a heating grant for winter bills
PITTSBURGH (November 2, 2026) – Applications open today for Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Peoples Natural Gas is encouraging income-eligible customers to apply. The federally funded program provides grants ranging from $200 to $1,000 to pay heating bills, depending on household size, and income. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) sends the grant directly to Peoples, where it is credited to the customer's account.
“As colder weather approaches, we want our customers to know that help with heating bills is available,” said Rita Black, Peoples Director of Community Assistance Programs. “Many people are surprised to learn they qualify, so we encourage customers to review the income guidelines and see if they’re eligible.”
Eligibility is based on household income, and both renters and homeowners can apply. Customers do not need to receive public assistance or have an overdue heating bill. Since funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, applying early is the best way to be considered for a grant. Customers with a heating emergency, such as broken equipment, or a shut-off notice, may also qualify for an additional crisis grant.
2026-27 LIHEAP/Crisis Eligibility Guidelines | ||
Family Size | Month | Year |
1 | $1,995 | $23,940 |
2 | $2,705 | $32,460 |
3 | $3,415 | $40,980 |
4 | $4,125 | $49,500 |
5 | $4,835 | $58,020 |
6 | $5,545 | $66,540 |
7 | $6,255 | $75,060 |
8 | $6,965 | $83,580 |
For each person, add: | $710 | $8,520 |
Customers can visit Peoples-Gas.com/LIHEAP, call the LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095, or contact their local County Assistance Office for more information. After applying, they can follow their status at trackmybenefits.pa.gov.
LIHEAP is one of several ways Peoples helps customers manage their bills and make energy-saving home improvements. Other programs include:
- Peoples Customer Assistance Program (CAP) – Provides eligible customers with a monthly payment based on household income
- Dollar Energy Fund (DEF) – Offers eligible customers grants of up to $500 while funding is available
- Peoples Budget Billing – Helps customers plan for their winter natural gas bills by spreading estimated annual costs across more consistent monthly payments.
- Peoples Usage Reduction Program – Provides free home weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, caulking, and heating system improvements for income-eligible, high-usage households.
To explore all options, call 1-800-400-WARM (9276) or visit peoples-gas.com/help.