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How to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Obion County
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency (NWTHRA).
Who it's for
Tennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Obion County, LIHEAP is delivered by Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency (NWTHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Obion: LIHEAP is income-based (at or below 60% of state median income) and first-come while funds last; Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency makes the local decision. Apply via NWTHRA (1-800-750-6866) or call 2-1-1.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent energy bill
- Proof of Obion County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-750-6866
Renewals
annual application per program year
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