The Georgia Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households pay their home energy bills. This support can reduce risks such as illness, fire, or utility disconnection.  Through Georgia LIHEAP, eligible households may receive:

• Help with energy bill payments
• Emergency energy crisis assistance

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for LIHEAP in Georgia, applicants must meet the following:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant
• Have a total gross annual household income at or below 60% of the State Median Income
• Be fully responsible for paying energy costs for the household’s main heating source

Additional Information:

• Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis within each agency’s service area.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply early before funds run out.

Please Note:

• Households that have an energy bill credit of $1,000 or more are not eligible.

🔥 Heating Assistance is available from December through March, or until available funds are exhausted.

For the upcoming 2026–2027 program year:

• December 2026: Elderly households (65 years of age or older)
• January 2027: General Public

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to available funding. Please apply as early as possible once the program opens, as funds may be exhausted before the end of the season.

Please monitor this page or call 478-738-3240 for updates regarding the program opening and application availability.

❄️ Cooling Assistance is available from April through September, or until available funds are exhausted.

The 2026 Cooling Assistance Program has ended for the season because available funds have been exhausted. No additional Cooling Assistance applications are currently being accepted.

The next Cooling Assistance application period is expected to begin in April 2027, subject to available funding and program guidelines.

Please monitor this page or call 478-738-3240 for updates regarding the next Cooling Assistance application period.

• Valid photo ID
• Social Security cards for everyone in your household
• Proof of income (last 30 days) for all household members 18 years and older
• Current utility bill (the last 30 days)
• If someone is applying on behalf of an applicant, they must also provide: (1) a copy of their valid photo ID and (2) a signed letter from the applicant giving them permission to sign on their behalf.

Please bring physical copies of all required documents to your appointment. Documents saved on your mobile device must be printed beforehand. We cannot print documents from your phone.