Funds for these programs are limited. Programs are offered only when funding is available. Each program has income and other qualifications mandated by the funding source.
To receive services, applicants for each program must make an appointment, meet income and other requirements. Applicants must provide ALL documentation required for each program offered or we cannot provide services.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The LIHEAP Program assists low-income Lee County residents with energy costs. This program helps families remain safe and healthy during the winter and summer. Assistance is limited. The program is offered when funding is available. This program also provides energy counseling to help residents reduce the cost of energy, build a relationship with their energy supplier and learn ways to prevent cooling or energy loss in their home. There is an income requirement.
The Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund, an Alabama Power Foundation, offers funds for energy counseling for participants with limited incomes so they can learn to reduce power bills. In addition, the Trust provides funds for assistance with power bills to supplement LIHEAP as well as funds to assist with Weatherization. There is an income requirement.
How to make an appointment for Energy Assistance.
Click on http://achr.cascheduler.com (or drop the address into your browser line) and follow the instructions.
Or call (334) 246-5266 and follow the instructions. The phone number is not a direct ACHR number, so you may call at any time, including at night and on weekends.
The appointment scheduler (Internet and phone) will only work during months that funding is available. It will open the last week of the current month to schedule an appointment for the following month.
If all appointment slots are full, the scheduler will close. Keep checking back. If someone cancels an appointment, the scheduler will reopen. 47.6/9.7 this section
Weatherization Program
As funds allow, staff coordinate provision of needed insulation, caulking and other services to reduce energy consumption.
When an individual applies, ACHR staff will assess homes or mobile homes owned by individuals living with low incomes. Both the individual and the home must qualify. For example, if a home has holes in the roof, it will not qualify for weatherization. The Weatherization program does not allow us to use funds to repair roofs, holes elsewhere, build ramps and so forth.
We have a waiting list for weatherization. Applicants on waiting list must up-date their information each year if they want to remain on the waiting list.
For information about any of these programs, or for an appointment for Weatherization, contact us.