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How to apply for Glades County Social Services — LIHEAP + CSBG Emergency Aid

Glades County Social Services — a department of the Glades County Board of County Commissioners; administers LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) + Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) emergency aid programs locally for Glades County residents; funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Florida Department of Commerce

Who it's for

Glades County Social Services is the local Glades BoCC department administering the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) emergency aid for Glades County residents. The Florida LIHEAP income gate is set at 60 percent of the State Median Income. LIHEAP provides financial assistance for electric bills, deposits, and past-due utility bills to eligible households. Senior-headed households receive application priority under federal LIHEAP rules. Glades' BoCC-department delivery model is structurally similar to neighboring Hendry's model — both small rural Southwest FL counties use BoCC departments rather than independent Community Action Agency nonprofits. The BoCC department model means Glades' LIHEAP is integrated with the broader Glades County Social Services umbrella. Apply by visiting Glades County Social Services in Moore Haven or by calling the county Social Services line. Senior-pathway applicants can also access LIHEAP referrals via AAASWFL's ElderHelpline at 1-866-413-5337.

Glades County Social Services administers Glades County LIHEAP on a first-come-first-served basis — funds can exhaust mid-year. Apply EARLY in the cooling season (typically February-March) and heating season (typically November-December) for the strongest chance of award. Florida LIHEAP uses 60% of State Median Income as the income gate. The BoCC-department delivery model in Glades is structurally similar to neighboring Hendry's model — small rural Southwest FL counties favor BoCC integration over independent CAA nonprofits. For Glades seniors who prefer a senior-pathway intake, AAASWFL's ElderHelpline (1-866-413-5337) can provide LIHEAP application coordination consolidated with senior services intake.

What you'll need

Proof of all household income (Social Security award letter, pension statement, pay stubs, SSI award letter)
Current energy bill (electric or gas) and any past-due notices
Photo identification
Proof of Glades County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
Documentation of household members and ages (especially seniors, disabled, children under 6 for priority)
For deposit assistance: lease showing required deposit; for crisis assistance: shutoff notice

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 863-946-6020

Renewals

annual regular benefit + crisis benefits per program year

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