Energy assistance is available now in Chattooga County through the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), with applications currently open for priority households and wider sign-ups set to begin right after New Year’s.
Georgia’s Community Action Agencies are preparing to launch this winter’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, beginning December 1st. While agencies across the state are opening their phone lines and appointment systems, federal funding delays mean that some applications may be accepted before benefits can actually be applied to utility bills. Officials say they are asking residents for patience as they work to manage high demand and wait for final program guidance from the state.