Northampton County, Pennsylvania Fuel Assistance for Older Adults
Opens November 2: Up to $800 Per Household for Residents Age 60 and
Older
Older residents of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, can seek help
with winter heating costs through the county's Emergency Fuel
Assistance Program. The county Area Agency on Aging began accepting
referrals on November 2, 2026.
According to the county's October 29, 2026 announcement, the program
provides one-time seasonal assistance of up to $800 per eligible
household, of which up to $780 is allocated to fuel and $20 is
designated for program administration.
Applicants must be at least 60 years old, live in Northampton County
outside the City of Bethlehem, meet U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development income requirements, and supply proof of income and
residence.
Applicants must also have exhausted or been denied Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits. The county said
eligibility and funding availability are determined by the county.
Residents can call 610-559-3270 or 610-829-4800 and ask Northampton
County Information and Referral Emergency Services about the fuel
program. The county program is aimed at older households facing winter
heating costs.
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