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One in four households struggle with high energy burdens. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills. The LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout our region helping those needing assistance. Nationwide, LIHEAP provides energy assistance to roughly 6.7 million households.

This is a one-time benefit between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025. For those who qualify, a payment is sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and is credited to their bill. Payments can take up to 90 days to be applied. Please continue to pay your bill. Priority is given to low-income, energy-burdened, disabled, elderly households, homes with young children under 6, veterans, and large households.

Among the locations the LIHEAP van will be in February are:
– ARM of Elizabethton, 714 West C St., Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
– Good Samaritan, 100 N. Roan St., Johnson City, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
– Salvation Army, 200 Ashe St., Johnson City, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You may also visit one of our nine area neighborhood service centers, located in our eight-county service area, for aid, or simply call us at (423) 246-6180. LIHEAP is only one of many services we offer to help with self-sufficiency. If you or someone you know needs help, have them contact us.