How to apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — North Georgia Community Action
North Georgia Community Action, Inc. (NGCA) — the designated Community Action Agency for Catoosa and the far-northwest / mountain counties
Who it's for
North Georgia Community Action (NGCA) delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Catoosa County. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households with home heating and cooling costs through a bill payment and energy-crisis assistance, provided once per year based on annual household income. Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income, and seniors 65 and older and the medically homebound can apply early each season. Apply at your county NGCA Community Service Center; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
LIHEAP through North Georgia Community Action is income-tested at or below 60% of the state median income and is provided once per year, first-come, first-served until funds run out, so this shows as a may-qualify result. Seniors 65+ and the medically homebound may apply early each season.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Most recent heating bill and electric bill
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of a valid Social Security number for household members
- Driver's license or valid photo ID
- Proof of Catoosa County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 706-638-0818
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — North Georgia Community Action. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need most recent heating bill and electric bill, proof of all household income, proof of a valid Social Security number for household members — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual (once per program year)
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Energy AssistanceGeorgia Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services — delivered through local Community Action Agencies
- Tax ReliefGeorgia Senior Homestead Exemption (Age 65+ — $4,000)Georgia Department of Revenue — administered by your county tax commissioner / board of tax assessors
- Tax ReliefFederal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Internal Revenue Service
- Utility AssistanceFederal LifelineFederal Communications Commission / Universal Service Administrative Company
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.