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How to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Hancock County
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA).
Who it's for
Tennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Hancock County, LIHEAP is delivered by First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through First Tennessee Human Resource Agency, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Hancock: LIHEAP is income-based (about 60% of state median income) and first-come while funds last; First Tennessee Human Resource Agency makes the local decision. Apply via FTHRA or call 2-1-1.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent energy bill
- Proof of Hancock County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 423-461-8200
Renewals
annual application per program year
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