APPLY BY MARCH 31

Utility Assistance

Committed to helping you receive assistance​

If you rent your home and have experienced financial hardship, you may be eligible to
receive utility assistance to help pay your electricity bill. Funding is available for a limited
time through our collaboration with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. To
learn more and apply, visit georgiapower.com/HelpPay​.

TO QUALIFY YOU MUST: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

u Be a Georgia Power customer residing in one of 294
specified zip codes across the state​
u Rent your home
u Have a balance billed on your Georgia Power account
u Georgia Power account number​
u Proof of identity​​
u Verification of income, renter status, and
risk of homelessness or housing instability
(such as owing a past-due electric bill)​

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

1 Answer initial screening questions​ 3 Application processing​

Scan the below QR code to get started and review the An email notification will be sent to you upon completing
program criteria on the Department of Community Affairs the application. Funding eligibility will be reviewed within
website. You will be required to answer a few questions to 3-4 weeks of your submission. You may visit the application
determine your eligibility for utility payment assistance. portal to review your funding status.​

2 Create an account to complete application​ 4 Funding approval​

If you qualify for assistance, you will need to have
the required documents listed above to complete
an application. If you have applied for rental or
utility assistance in the past, you will need to create
an account using a different email address to register
and complete your application.
Once approved, you will receive a message from Georgia
Department of Community Affairs and a hold will be
placed on your Georgia Power account to prevent service
interruption for 45 days while funds are transferred. During
this time, no payment is required, and electric service will
remain active.​

Complete your application for Utility Assistance by March 31, 2023.

Not able to meet with us today? ​​
Call 833-472-3200 or email gpceacares@southernco.com
to​receive help with your application.​​
Additional resources are available statewide
Georgia Power offers many programs to help customers save money and energy,
including specific initiatives focused on easing energy costs. Here are a few energy
assistance programs you may also be eligible for:

Project SHARE

Established in partnership with The Salvation Army, customers can

receive assistance from other residents living in their same community
for expenses such as utility bills, housing, food and medical necessities.

65+
Georgia Power’s Income-Qualified Senior Citizen Discount

Customers 65 years of age or older may qualify for a discount based on

Georgia Power Senior income. In January 2023, the discount was increased by $6 per month,
Citizen Discount bringing the total discount to $30 per month.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Available every year from November to May from the Division of Family
& Children Services, this program helps income-qualified households pay
for heating and cooling costs.

Find other assistance programs

in your area based on your needs.
We’re connected with over 300 community organizations
statewide to better help you find access to assistance with
rent, mortgage, utilities, food, counseling services, and more.
Quickly locate resources available in your zip code by using
our search tool on georgiapower.com/energyassistance.