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How to apply for SETHRA Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) — Bledsoe County
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA)
Who it's for
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling bills for lower-income households. In Bledsoe County, LIHEAP is delivered by the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA); the program is funded through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). Help is income-based. Apply through the local SETHRA office at 423-949-2191, or dial 2-1-1 Tennessee for a referral.
LIHEAP is income-based; the Tennessee Housing Development Agency sets the annual income limit and funding runs out seasonally. Apply through the local SETHRA office or 2-1-1, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Photo ID and Social Security numbers for the household
- Proof of household income for the past 30 days
- A recent electric, gas, or other home-energy bill
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 423-949-2191
Renewals
annual
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