Title: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Opens for Eligible Georgia Citizens in 2024
Heading: West Central Georgia Community Action Council Announces Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Georgia Citizens in 2024
Subheading: LIHEAP Program Aims to Support Low-Income Households in Meeting Their Heating Needs
Cordele, Georgia – The West Central Georgia Community Action Council has unveiled its annual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY 2024). This initiative aims to provide vital support to eligible Georgia citizens who struggle with the cost of heating their homes. The program is expected to commence on December 1, 2023, for elderly and homebound applicants and on January 2, 2024, for the general public.
Eligibility is extended to U.S. citizens or legally admitted aliens residing within the state of Georgia. Qualified households must meet specific income criteria and be responsible for covering their heating expenses. The annual income limit for eligibility ranges from $28,050 for a one-person household to $74,461 for eight-person households, with an additional $1,619 added for each extra person.
To apply for the program, applicants will be required to provide certain documents and fulfill specific criteria. These include presenting their most recent active heating bill or service statement from the heating provider, social security cards for each household member, proof of citizenship for all members, and proof of income for the past 30 days. Examples of acceptable proof of income documentation are paycheck stubs, letters granting public assistance, social security or unemployment benefits, among others. Additionally, applicants will be asked to sign a consent form allowing the state to access their energy usage data and verify bill payment.
Elderly and homebound citizens may call in on Friday, December 1, 2023, to schedule an appointment. Dedicated call-in numbers for Crisp County have been established at (478) 472-3607 and (855) 473-9423. On this day, eligible applicants can also sign up in person at the R. Dowdy Building of the Crisp County Community Council located at 1129 N. 5th St., Cordele, GA 31015.
The general public can apply for the program starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with flyers posted in designated areas across the community. Citizens are encouraged to sign up by calling the designated numbers or by visiting the Crisp County Community Council between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Only one-day application submissions will be accepted during this period, and appointments for program assistance will be scheduled at a later date based on available funding.
The West Central Georgia Community Action Council is devoted to providing essential support to vulnerable households in meeting their energy needs. By launching the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, they aim to alleviate the burden of heating costs for eligible Georgia citizens, ensuring their homes remain warm and comfortable during the winter months.
As the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, interested applicants are highly encouraged to take advantage of the application window to secure crucial assistance. For further information or to inquire about the LIHEAP program, please contact the West Central Georgia Community Action Council or visit their website.
With the launch of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the West Central Georgia Community Action Council aims to foster energy security and well-being among low-income households, making a meaningful impact in the lives of Georgia citizens in need.
Note: This article is based on the latest information available and may be subject to updates or changes by the West Central Georgia Community Action Council. Interested applicants are advised to refer to the official sources and announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date details.
