Bulloch County residents in need of energy assistance can now find out the details about an upcoming program, including eligibility requirements and application dates.
The Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. This assistance can reduce the risk of health and safety problems such as illness, fire, or disconnection.
Bulloch County residents can begin scheduling appointments for Energy Assistance by calling 912-225-4706 or visiting myactionpact.org and clicking “Schedule My Energy Assistance Appointment.”
Applications open January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for households where all adult members are 65 or older or medically homebound. All other eligible low-income households may apply beginning February 2, 2026, if funds remain available.
Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligibility for this program is determined by the income of all adults living in the household (see below).
Number of People in Household & Total Annual Household Income:
- One Person: $34,549
- Two People: $45,179
- Three People: $55,810
- Four People: $66,441
- Five People: $77,071
- Six People: $87,702
- Seven People: $89,695
- Eight People: $91,688
Here are the required documents for applications:
- Social Security card(s) for all household members.
- Valid ID for applicant.
- Most recent electric bill and most recent heating bill if home is heated with source other than electricity.
- Proof of all household income for the past 30 days including these examples:
- Check stubs: MUST have all check stubs showing pay dates and gross income for the last 30 days in consecutive order prior to your appointment date.
- OR, Current SSI/Social Security Award letter
- OR, Unemployment Check Stubs
- OR, Proof of Child Support
- Examples of items which cannot be accepted are previous LIHEAP applications, copies of benefit checks, and 1099 tax forms.
To schedule a heat appointment, call the number listed for your county (912-225-4706 in Bulloch County) or go to www.myactionpact.org and click on “Schedule My Energy Assistance Appointment.”