Blount County Community Action Agency is now taking appointments for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Appointments may be made Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by calling 983-8411.

Income eligibility guidelines apply to this program.
Income eligibility means that the household income is at or below 125% of the Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines. A household is defined as any individual or group of individuals living together as one economic unit.

Household Size .....Monthly Limit .....Annual Limit
..........1 ...............$1,063.54 ..........$12,762.50
......... 2 ...............$1,426.04 ..........$17,112.50
..........3 ...............$1,788.54 ..........$21,462.50
..........4 ...............$2,151.04 ..........$25,812.50

When you call for an appointment, you will be given a day and a
time to come to complete your application. You will need to bring
the following items to your appointment:
.....• Proof of household income dated 2007 for anyone over 18
.......years of age
.....• If you have no income, bring a signed and dated letter from
.......a neighbor or friend verifying that fact or bring a letter from
.......DHS Food Stamp office.
.....• Social Security cards for all household members.
.....• Electric or gas bill (the highest bill) from the last 12-month
........period. Only one bill is necessary. Or you may bring all
........home-delivered fuel (i.e., propane, oil, wood, etc.) receipts
........from the last 12-month period.