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How to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Cheatham County
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency.
Who it's for
Tennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Cheatham County, LIHEAP is delivered by Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Cheatham: LIHEAP is income-based (about 150% of the federal poverty guidelines) and first-come while funds last; Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency makes the local decision. Apply via the local agency or call 2-1-1.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent energy bill
- Proof of Cheatham County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 615-742-1113
Renewals
annual application per program year
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