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Allegheny County Residents

Free help to lower your energy bills.

These programs can pay for insulation, furnace repairs, efficient appliances and heating bills. They're free if your household qualifies, and nothing has to be paid back.

Not sure? The company name is printed on your bill.

Nov22026

Coming up: heating grants open Monday, November 2, 2026. Apply for LIHEAP from November 2 through April 23, 2027. Apply early, since help is first come, first served.

How It Works

Getting help is easier than you think.

STEP 1

Find Your Program

Pick the programs that match your utility company and household.

STEP 2

Check Your Income

Compare your household's yearly income to the limits below.

STEP 3

Gather Your Papers

Proof of income, photo ID and recent utility bills are the usual list.

STEP 4

Apply & Save

Call or apply online. The agency or utility handles the rest.

Programs You Can Apply For

Five programs, all free to qualifying households. Start with the ones that match your bill.

What they do

The work is chosen from an energy audit, so each home gets what will save the most. It is not a furnace replacement program, but they may repair your heating system.

Who qualifies

Homeowners and renters with household income at or below these limits (all income for everyone in the home over the past 12 months). A home can only be weatherized once every 15 years.

Household sizeMax yearly income
1$31,920
2$43,280
3$54,640
4$66,000
5$77,360
6$88,720
Each additional person+$11,360

You may also qualify automatically if anyone in your home received SSI or TANF in the past 12 months.

What to send with your application

  • Proof of income for the past 12 months for everyone 18 and older (pay stubs, Social Security letter, pension or other benefit statements)
  • A copy of your mobile home title or deed
  • Your most recent gas and electric bills, showing the yearly usage graph
  • A valid photo ID for everyone 18 and older
  • The completed application packet
$200 to $1,000Cash grant, once per season
Up to $1,000Crisis grant for a broken or leaking furnace, running out of fuel, or a shutoff notice

Who qualifies

Household sizeMax yearly income
1$23,940
2$32,460
3$40,980
4$49,500
5$58,020
6$66,540
Each additional person+$8,520

You don't need to be behind on bills or on other assistance. Owners and renters both qualify.

How to apply (from November 2)

Have proof of income for everyone in your home and a recent heating bill ready. Got LIHEAP last year? Watch your mail for a postcard that lets you apply early.

What's included

Upgrades can include attic or wall insulation, weather-stripping and caulking, a new refrigerator or window air conditioner, and LED bulbs. It does not cover roofs, skirting or furnaces.

Who qualifies

  • The electric account is in your name with West Penn Power / FirstEnergy
  • You use at least 500 kWh of electricity a month (6,000 kWh a year)
  • Household income at or below $31,920 for 1 person, $43,280 for 2, $54,640 for 3, or $66,000 for 4
  • Renters need their landlord to sign an approval form

What to have ready

Your latest tax return and the last 30 days of pay stubs for everyone in the home who works.

WarmWise free weatherization

For customers with high gas bills. Covers a furnace cleaning and tune-up, fixing heating safety problems, attic and wall insulation, air sealing, caulking and weather-stripping. Homeowners and renters qualify. Income limit: $31,920 for 1 person, $66,000 for a family of 4.

Emergency Repair Program

Repairs or replaces a broken or unsafe gas furnace, water heater, gas line, or space heater that heats your home. For homeowners who live in the home. Funding is limited each year, so apply early.

Audits and Rebates

For customers who don't qualify for WarmWise: a free home energy audit and possibly free upgrades.

How to apply

Have proof of household income ready, such as recent pay stubs, benefit letters or a tax return. Ask for WarmWise, or the Emergency Repair Program if your heat is broken.

Usage Reduction Program

Free weatherization: heating system improvements, attic and wall insulation, caulking and weather-stripping. You must have lived in your home at least 1 year.

Emergency Furnace & Line Repair

Repairs or replaces a broken gas furnace, boiler or gas service line at no cost. Mainly for homeowners; renters need signed landlord permission.

Who qualifies

Household sizeMax monthly income
1$1,995
2$2,705
3$3,415
4$4,125
Each additional person+$710

Quick Income Check

Tap how many people live in your home to see the income limits side by side.

Weatherization

$31,920
per year

LIHEAP Heating Grants

$23,940
per year

Peoples Gas Programs

$1,995
per month

West Penn Power WARM and Columbia Gas WarmWise use the same limits as Weatherization for households of 1 to 4. Count all income for everyone in the home.

Frequently Asked Questions

No runaround. No fine print. Just straight answers.

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Do I have to pay any of this back?

No. These programs are free if your household qualifies, and nothing has to be paid back. LIHEAP grants go straight to your utility or fuel company.

Can renters apply, or only homeowners?

Both, for most programs. Weatherization, LIHEAP and Columbia's WarmWise accept owners and renters. West Penn's WARM program and Peoples' emergency repair need a landlord approval form from renters. Columbia's Emergency Repair Program is for homeowners who live in the home.

How do I know which utility I have?

The company name is printed on your gas or electric bill. In Allegheny County it's usually West Penn Power for electric and Columbia Gas or Peoples for gas.

A form asks for the property owner's signature. What do I do?

Contact your community office. We'll help you get the landlord or owner approval the program needs.

Who decides if I qualify?

The agencies and utilities listed on this page run these programs and decide who qualifies. Contact them directly to apply. Income limits are for 2026 and may change.

Lower bills. A warmer home.
Let's get you started.

Heating grants open November 2. Have questions about a form or a landlord signature? Your community office is here to help.

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