Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Georgia
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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Georgia is $4,835 a month ($58,018 a year), which is 60% of state median income.
This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.
Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Georgia LIHEAP is a federally-funded program designed to help low-income families and households with elderly or disabled members afford home heating and medically necessary cooling.
LIHEAP offers one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Energy bill payment assistance
- Energy crisis assistance
- Long-term, low-cost residential weatherization assistance
In Georgia, LIHEAP applications open in December for seniors (65+) and medically homebound individuals. Applications for all other eligible residents usually begin in early January and stay open until funds run out, often by July 31. Cooling assistance typically starts in April.
How much does LIHEAP pay in GA?
Depending on income and household size, those who qualify receive between $400 and $810 through direct payments to home energy suppliers.
What is the income limit for LIHEAP in Georgia?
To be eligible on the basis of income, a family’s annual income must be less than or equal to 60% of the median income for a Georgia family.
| Household Size | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,993 |
| 2 | $3,914 |
| 3 | $4,835 |
| 4 | $5,756 |
| 5 | $6,677 |
| 6 | $7,598 |
| 7 | $7,770 |
| 8 | $7,943 |
How do I apply for LIHEAP in Georgia?
Applications for LIHEAP can be made online through Georgia Gateway or in person at a local Community Action Agency that serves your area.1
Due to limited funding, LIHEAP applicants are served on a first-come, first-serve basis by each agency for the counties that they serve.
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(877) 423-4746
Sources & notes
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To find a Community Action Agency in your area, use the interactive map here or call (404) 657-3427. ↩
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- Ada Hu