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How to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Shelby County
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered in Shelby County by the Shelby County Community Services Agency (CSA); MIFA administers Plus-1 emergency utility help.
Who it's for
Tennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Shelby County, LIHEAP is delivered by the Shelby County Community Services Agency (CSA); applications are submitted online. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) also runs Plus-1 emergency utility help. Apply through the Shelby County Community Services Agency, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers LIHEAP statewide.
Shelby: LIHEAP is income-based (about 60% of state median income) and first-come while funds last; the Shelby County Community Services Agency makes the local decision. Apply online at the CSA or call 2-1-1.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent energy bill
- Proof of Shelby County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 901-222-4200
Renewals
annual application per program year
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