Georgia Energy Assistance Program
Georgia
What is Georgia Energy Assistance Program?
The Georgia Energy Assistance Program (EAP), known nationally as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of health and safety problems (such as illness, fire, or eviction).
The Georgia EAP program may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:
- Bill payment assistance.
- Energy crisis assistance.
- Weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Administration
Georgia Energy Assistance Program is administered by Georgia.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Georgia and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $33,039 |
| 2 | $43,205 |
| 3 | $53,371 |
| 4 | $63,536 |
| 5 | $73,702 |
| 6 | $83,868 |
| 7 | $85,774 |
| 8 | $87,680 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Georgia Energy Assistance Program?
To apply, please contact your local Community Action Agency.
Contact Info
404-657-3427