The Energy Assistance Program opens for the general public Monday, December 2.
Participating households must provide verification and meet the income criteria.
Upon applying, applicants must provide their most recent heating or electric bill, proof of household income, proof of valid Social Security Number, proof of citizenship with valid picture I.D. Elderly households must provide proof of age for all household members.
Assistance will include a one-time payment, sent directly to the home energy supplier, on behalf of the eligible household to alleviate the cost of heating their home.
Low-income residents of Fannin County can contact North Georgia Community Action, Inc. at 706-632-2854 or visit their office at 6408 Old Hwy 76 in Blue Ridge.