The Office of Family Empowerment will host a drive-thru application pick-up event to kick off the 2024-2025 fiscal year of The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program provides assistance for income-eligible Hamilton County families to help meet rising home energy costs.
"LIHEAP is a valuable benefit for so many families in our community, helping to ease the burden of rising home energy costs and alleviating some of the strain on family budgets,” said Rachel Howard, director of The Office of Family Empowerment. “We encourage anyone in Hamilton County who meets eligibility requirements to apply.”
This program requires each household to meet established income requirements. The upcoming LIHEAP program runs from October 2024 to September 2025, and residents can only apply once a year. Residents can pick up an application at the drive-thru event and speak with staff about the program. Hamilton County residents can also receive an application throughout the year in person or online.
As the Office of Family Empowerment staff prepares for the new 2024-2025 LIHEAP year, applications for the 2023-2024 year will no longer be accepted after Sept. 13. Applications can be turned in at the main office located at 6098 Debra Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411. The office will be closed to clients from Monday, Sept. 23, through Monday, Sept. 30.
Drive-Thru Application Pick-Up Event:
Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 1-4
City Hall Midtown, 6098 Debra Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37411
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Once the Drive-Thru Pick-Up Application Event concludes, all applications will be available throughout the year at the main office, online and by mail.