Financial assistance on home energy bills is currently available for low-income Georgians.
On Monday, the Georgia Department of Human Services opened the application period for the 2024 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Individuals aged 65 and older or who are medically home-bound may now apply to receive helpful funds this winter.
All other applicable Georgians will be eligible to schedule appointments beginning Thursday, January 2.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist both homeowners and renters with their heating bills. Direct payments are made to the home’s energy supplier.
Funding is administered through local Community Action Agencies (CAA). It is available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
To qualify, a family’s income must be less than or equal to 60 percent of the median income for a Georgia family.
For a one-person household, the income threshold is $33,000.
For a household of five, the income threshold is $73,700.
Georgians must contact their local Community Action Agency to apply for financial assistance on their winter heating bills.
Overview Inc. is the CAA for Washington, Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Johnson, Putnam, and Wilkinson counties. Through the LIHEAP, they assist roughly 4,000 individuals each year.
To schedule an appointment for the purposes of checking eligibility and receiving funds, contact Overview by phone at 478-453-4111 or visit overviewinc.com/energy-assistance-program.
Overview Inc is located at 325 North Cobb Street in Milledgeville.
Central Savannah River Area EOA, Inc. is the CAA for Jefferson, Glascock, Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties.
CSRA EAO may be contacted at 706-722-0493 or csraeoa.org/liheap-energy-assistance-update.
Individual appointment headquarters are being stationed in each CSRA EAO county.
Heart of Georgia CAC, Inc. is the CAA for Laurens, Bleckley, Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treultren, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties.
Their headquarters is stationed at 324 Pine Street in Eastman. Call 478-374-4301 or visit mgcaa.org to schedule an appointment.
Individuals seeking assistance should bring the following to their appointment with Community Action Agencies staff members:
~ Most recent heating bill or statement of service from heating provider
~ Social Security numbers for each member of the household
~ Proof of citizenship for each household member
~ Evidence of income over the last 30 days for each adult member in the home (example: paycheck stub or public assistance verification letter)
~ Verification of Social Security or unemployment benefits for all applicable household members