The LIHEAP, or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, application process began on Sept. 1 but as the weather begins to feel more like fall, Community Action is anticipating a high-needs season for assistance.

Breann Titus is the Director of Agency Development of Community Action and notes if you apply now, the assistance helps on the most immediate utility bill.

When LIHEAP season begins, the folks at Community Action become overwhelmingly busy. Titus says now is the time to get that appointment made because they do go quickly.

New for the program this year will be water and sewer assistance. Titus says when you come in for your appointment you'll want to bring your utility bill with you.

LIHEAP is a one-time assistance opportunity. According to Titus, consider when would be the best time to apply for assistance.

The federal government has focused in greater on assistance programs like LIHEAP in the last few years so Titus does not anticipate funds running out though she does anticipate the need increasing this year given the hard economic times.

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