Benefits · Energy Assistance
How to apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Ben Hill County
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) — LIHEAP, delivered by the local Community Action Agency
Who it's for
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible Ben Hill County (Fitzgerald) households pay heating and cooling bills, with crisis help when a shutoff is imminent. In Georgia, LIHEAP is delivered through the local Community Action Agency under the Division of Family & Children Services. Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income; households where every member is 65 or older or homebound are a priority and may apply early each season. Find the local intake agency and apply through Georgia DFCS.
LIHEAP is income-tested at or below 60% of the state median income and is first-come, first-served until seasonal funds are exhausted, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Households where everyone is 65+ or homebound may apply early each season.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Most recent home energy bill
- Proof of Ben Hill County residency
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 877-423-4746
Renewals
annual (each heating and cooling season)
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