Schedule an Appointment with NDO for Heating and Water Assistance

Low-income seniors age 65 and older can begin applying for help paying their heating and water bills on November 1.  The Georgia Department of Human Services, through 9th District Opportunity in Gainesville, is helping to pay heating costs for low-income homes with either gas, propane, or electric heating.  One-time payments will be made by check issued to the home heating suppliers up to $500 and up to $300 to the home water supplies.  Eligibility for the program is based on the income of all household members.  To set up your appointment for heating and water assistance beginning November 1, there is a toll-free number for all 13 counties in the 9th District Opportunity region of North Georgia.  That number is 855-636-3108.  A representative will then call you back and schedule a time for you to come to your local Ninth District Office.  Applicants can also go online to secure an appointment by going to www.ndo.org/eap.