How to apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Tallatoona Community Action Partnership in Georgia
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc. — the designated Community Action Agency serving Douglas, Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, and nearby counties
Who it's for
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Douglas County. LIHEAP helps low-income households pay home heating and cooling bills. A household may apply one time per heating season (winter) and one time per cooling season (spring). Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income. Book an appointment online or through Tallatoona's automated line at 770-817-4666. Households where every adult is 65 or older can book early. Households where every adult is medically homebound must call 770-773-7730 ext. 300 instead, and staff can take the application at home. Help is first-come, first-served until funds run out, so apply early.
LIHEAP through Tallatoona 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. 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
- Proof of income for everyone 18 or older (past 30 days)
- Most recent heating bill and most recent electric bill (each dated within 30 days)
- Original Social Security cards for all household members
- Driver's license or government-issued photo ID for the applicant
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-817-4666 or 770-773-7730 x300 (homebound households)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Tallatoona Community Action Partnership. 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 proof of income for everyone 18 or older (past 30 days), most recent heating bill and most recent electric bill (each dated within 30 days), original Social Security cards for all 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 (each heating and cooling season)
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
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.