Macon County DSS will accept applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program known as LIHEAP,
beginning Monday, February 3rd
for individuals and families with the lowest income. All eligibility requirements must be met which
includes income & asset guidelines.
LIHEAP provides a one-time annual vendor
payment to help households that are eligible with their heating expense. All households determined eligible for LIHEAP must provide
the agency with the name of the vendor they would like payment remitted to. All electric utility customers seeking
assistance with their utilities bill must bring a copy of the bill for accurate
account information. You also must
provide verification of January’s income.
Applications will be
taken at Macon County Department of Social Services from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and
will continue through March 31st or until LIHEAP funds are expended.
For more information, please contact Macon
County DSS at 828-349-2124
Posted By Gwen S. Taylor, PIO
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