ATLANTA–Georgia’s Community Action Agencies has announced that the start of the 2025–2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) season will be delayed, as agencies await final funding and guidance from the Georgia Department of Human Services.

Officials say the recent federal shutdown and temporary federal budget have prompted the delays and LIHEAP appointments will not open as planned on Dec. 1.

“Across the state, agencies are aligned on one message: We do not want to promise services before funding and clear direction are firmly in place,” the agencies stated.

The Partnership for Community Action programs will begin accepting LIHEAP appointments on Jan. 2, 2026 for senior households or medically homebound households with a disconnect notice.

“This decision reflects our c

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