How to apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Tallatoona Community Action Partnership in Georgia
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc. — the designated Community Action Agency serving Gordon and other Northwest Georgia counties
Who it's for
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Gordon 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, and seniors 65 and older and the medically homebound can apply early each season. Apply through Tallatoona; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
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
- Valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID for the applicant
- Original Social Security cards for everyone who lives in the home
- Most current heating bill, dated within the past 30 days (or a recent propane, kerosene or wood receipt)
- Most current electric bill, dated within the past 30 days
- Proof of income for the past 30 days for everyone age 18 or older
- Proof of citizenship or immigration status
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 770-817-4666
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 valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID for the applicant, original Social Security cards for everyone who lives in the home, most current heating bill, dated within the past 30 days (or a recent propane, kerosene or wood receipt) — 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
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.