Fulton County Health Department-LIHEAP

Description:

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with furnaces.
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2023-24 Application Details

The energy assistance department will begin scheduling appointments for LIHEAP on September 18th, 2023. You can call or visit to the health department in person to schedule an appointment.

Appointments will be conducted via phone call starting on October 2, 2023 for households with senior citizens (age 60+), households with Disabled members, and families with children under the age of six years.

On Wednesday, November 1st, households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice, or have less than 25% in their propane tank can start applying for emergency assistance (as well as everyone in the October priority group can continue to apply)

All income-eligible households can start applying December 1, 2023.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

At/Below 200% Federal Poverty Level. The benefit amount is based on the eligible household's last 30-days income, amount of utility bills, and type of heating source.

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

September 5, 2023

Address Listings

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

City/County(Parish)