How to apply for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Wayne County in Tennessee
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) LIHEAP, delivered locally by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA).
Who it's for
Tennessee's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households. In Wayne County, LIHEAP is delivered by South Central Human Resource Agency (SCHRA). Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability get priority. Apply through the THDA online portal or a South Central Human Resource Agency service center, and call 2-1-1 Tennessee for referral help. Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers the program statewide.
Wayne: LIHEAP is income-based and first-come while funds last; South Central Human Resource Agency makes the local decision. Apply via the THDA online portal or SCHRA, or call 2-1-1.
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Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of all household income
- Recent energy bill
- Proof of Wayne County residency
- Identification for household members
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 931-433-7182
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) for Wayne County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income, recent energy bill, proof of Wayne County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual application per program year
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.