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How to apply for Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Ninth District Opportunity
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. (NDO) — the designated Community Action Agency for the Georgia Mountains region
Who it's for
Ninth District Opportunity (NDO) delivers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Towns County. LIHEAP makes a one-time payment directly to a household's home energy supplier to help with heating and cooling costs, with crisis help when a shutoff is imminent. Households qualify with income at or below 60% of the state median income, and households where every member is 65 or older or medically homebound can apply early each season. Schedule an appointment by phone (855-636-3108) or online; help is first-come, first-served until funds run out.
LIHEAP through Ninth District Opportunity 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 medically homebound may apply early each season.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Most recent home energy bill
- Proof of Towns County residency
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 855-636-3108
Renewals
annual (each heating and cooling season)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.