Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 2, Rep. Thomas P. Murt (R-Montgomery Philadelphia) announced today.

The LIHEAP program is administered by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and helps income-eligible households pay for heat during the winter months.

The original closing date of the LIHEAP program was March 15, but circumstances have allowed the program to continue until April 2.  The cash grant amounts have also increased by $100.

DPW anticipates helping approximately 600,000 families with cash grants during the 2009-10 program year.

Applications will be available at the Montgomery County Assistance Office at (610) 272-1752. Philadelphia residents should contact Philadelphia County Assistance Office at (215) 560-1583.  Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies.  LIHEAP cash grant applications are available online at compass.state.pa.us.

For complete eligibility requirements and additional information on LIHEAP, visit Murt’s Web site at RepMurt.com and click on “LIHEAP Information.”

Rep. Thomas P. Murt

152nd District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

(215) 674-3755

(717) 787-6886

Contact:  Sean Yeakle

syeakle@pahousegop.com

(717) 787-3406

Member Site:  RepMurt.com

Caucus Site:  PAHouseGOP.com