◢ Georgia · Utility Assistance · 2025-2026 Season
Georgia's energy assistance program is called Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance). Below: the current income table, benefit amounts, apply link, and hotline.
Season
Heating season 2025-26: opened November 1, 2025 for households with a person age 65+ or a homebound disabled individual; opened to the general population December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 or until funds run out.
Benefit range
Regular one-time benefit typically $350 (heating) or $310 (cooling) per eligible household per year, paid directly to the utility or fuel vendor.
Income standard
60% of Georgia State Median Income.
◢ Income eligibility
Gross income for the calendar month before you apply. If your household is at or below the limit, you qualify.
| Household size | Max monthly gross | Max annual gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,879 | $34,549 |
| 2 people | $3,765 | $45,179 |
| 3 people | $4,651 | $55,810 |
| 4 people | $5,537 | $66,441 |
| 5 people | $6,423 | $77,071 |
| 6 people | $7,309 | $87,702 |
| 7 people | $7,475 | $89,695 |
| 8 people | $7,641 | $91,688 |
| 9 people | $7,807 | $93,681 |
| 10 people | $7,973 | $95,675 |
Source: Georgia state agency. Verified 2026-08-24. Some households above these limits may still qualify for crisis benefits.
◢ How much you can get
Regular one-time benefit typically $350 (heating) or $310 (cooling) per eligible household per year, paid directly to the utility or fuel vendor. Amount varies by fuel type and household size. Georgia does not fund a separate crisis-only component; households facing shutoff apply for the regular benefit and are prioritized.
◢ Beyond the regular grant
Georgia funds run out fast. Allocation is typically depleted by mid-February in the general season. Households age 65+ and homebound disabled applicants get a full month of priority scheduling. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for every household member, proof of citizenship, most recent utility bill, and one month of income documentation.
Cooling season opens April 1, 2026 and runs through September 30 or until funds are exhausted. Cooling benefits mirror heating amounts and are prioritized for households with elderly members, young children under 6, or medical fragility documented by a physician.
◢ How to apply
Georgia accepts Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) applications through multiple channels. Pick the one that fits your situation. Regular benefits are first-come, first-served, so apply as soon as the season opens.
In person at your local Community Action Agency (find yours at caaga.org/find-my-cap)
Online through participating CAP offices (varies by county)
By phone to your local CAP office for intake scheduling
By mail via the CAP application (download from your local CAP website)
◢ What to bring
Every Georgia household filing for Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) needs the same core paperwork. Gather these first so the caseworker can process the application on the first visit.
Driver's license, state ID, passport, or birth certificate for every adult in the household.
Pay stubs, Social Security award letter, SSI/SSDI statement, unemployment benefit letter, or a signed self-employment statement.
Lease, mortgage statement, or a recent utility bill in your name at your current address.
Most recent bill from your primary heating source, plus SSNs for everyone in the household.
◢ Local offices
Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) is processed at the county level in Georgia. Emergency benefits, in-person applications, and case questions all go through your county's Department of Social Services or equivalent office.
Local office
404-320-0166
Local office
404-294-3776
Local office
706-864-3300
Local office
706-256-1235
Local office
912-238-2960
◢ If your application is denied
Denial is not the end. Federal rule requires every Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) denial notice to name the specific reason and give you an appeals path. Work through this order.
Look for the specific reason (income over limit, missing document, wrong heating source on file). Most denials are documentation issues, not eligibility.
In Georgia, you generally have 60 days from the notice date to request a fair hearing. Do it in writing and keep the confirmation.
If the denial was for a missing document, you can typically reapply the same day with the corrected paperwork. No 30-day wait for documentation fixes.
If shutoff is imminent while you appeal, 211 routes to Georgia community action agencies, faith-based emergency funds, and utility hardship programs that fill the gap.
◢ Official resources
Bookmark these. Every eligibility rule, dollar amount, and season date on this page traces back to one of these primary sources.
Georgia DFCS: LIHEAP Program
dfcs.georgia.gov/services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
Georgia DFCS: Energy Assistance Eligibility
dfcs.georgia.gov/regular-home-energy-assistance/energy-assistance-eligibility-requirements
Georgia CAP Association (find your local agency)
caaga.org/find-my-cap
LIHEAP Clearinghouse: Georgia State Profile
liheapch.acf.gov/profiles/Georgia.htm
◢ Georgia utility questions
Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) uses 60% of Georgia State Median Income. Verified against Georgia DFCS Energy Assistance Eligibility Requirements page and Georgia DHS 2025-26 LIHEAP heating season announcement (December 1, 2025). A one-person household must earn under $2,879 per month, with limits scaling by household size. The full table is above.
Regular one-time benefit typically $350 (heating) or $310 (cooling) per eligible household per year, paid directly to the utility or fuel vendor. Amount varies by fuel type and household size. Georgia does not fund a separate crisis-only component; households facing shutoff apply for the regular benefit and are prioritized.
Heating season 2025-26: opened November 1, 2025 for households with a person age 65+ or a homebound disabled individual; opened to the general population December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 or until funds run out. Cooling season opens April 1, 2026.
Georgia funds run out fast. Allocation is typically depleted by mid-February in the general season. Households age 65+ and homebound disabled applicants get a full month of priority scheduling. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for every household member, proof of citizenship, most recent utility bill, and one month of income documentation.
Cooling season opens April 1, 2026 and runs through September 30 or until funds are exhausted. Cooling benefits mirror heating amounts and are prioritized for households with elderly members, young children under 6, or medical fragility documented by a physician.
Most states require: proof of identity (driver's license or state ID), proof of income for the last 30 days (pay stubs, benefit letters, SSI/SSDI award), a recent utility bill or lease, and Social Security numbers for everyone in the household. Bring citizenship or eligible-immigration documents if requested.
Editorial disclaimer
GrantsHubUSA is an independent editorial blog. We do not administer Georgia LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance) or process applications. Always confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and contact details with the Georgia state agency before applying. See our full disclaimer.
