EOA, LIHEAP to accept appointments for cooling program

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), operated by the Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) for Savannah-Chatham County will take appointments for cooling assistance.
Residents in low-income areas may apply for the program beginning Sunday, May 4.
To make an appointment, potential applicants must call (912) 721-7910 starting at 7 pm, or go to the the EOA website by clicking here at 8 pm.
Residents are advised that there a limited number of appointments.
To qualify, a family's annual income must be in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2025 LIHEAP Eligibility Guidelines. Documents needed by applicants who qualify are as follows:
Current Electric Bill
Social Security Card for each member of the household.
Picture ID (i.e., Driver's License, State Photo ID, even if the ID is expired etc.)
Proof of Income for the last 30 days for each adult member of the household.
Proof of income can include but is not limited to 2025 Social Security Award Letter, paycheck stubs, a letter granting public assistance, unemployment benefits for all applicable members of the household.
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