Housing Resources

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Clayton County Community Services Authority (CCCSA), LIHEAP & Utility Assistance

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Clayton County Community Services Authority (CCCSA), LIHEAP & Utility Assistance

Runs the federal LIHEAP program that pays part of your heating and cooling bills, plus water bill help through the Clayton County Water Authority hardship program. Seniors 65+ get an early application window each season.

Low-income households in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette counties; income limits set by federal poverty guidelines

1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297

Call 404-363-0575 Website

Details checked July 15, 2026

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Project SHARE (Georgia Power + The Salvation Army)

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Utilities

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Project SHARE (Georgia Power + The Salvation Army)

Statewide emergency assistance fund run by The Salvation Army with Georgia Power donations. It helps with utility bills and sometimes rent or prescriptions when a crisis threatens your home; apply through your county's Salvation Army office.

Households in a temporary financial emergency; call to confirm

apply at The Salvation Army, 130 Spring Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Call 1-800-257-4273 Website

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Georgia Power Payment Assistance Programs

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Utilities

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Georgia Power Payment Assistance Programs

Georgia Power offers a monthly bill discount for seniors and customers on SSI, SSDI, or Section 8, plus budget billing, payment plans, and free energy-saving home upgrades through the EASE program.

Income limits vary by program (up to 200-300% of federal poverty level); seniors 65+ and benefit recipients qualify for the discount

serves Clayton County remotely

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Clayton County Water Authority

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Clayton County Water Authority, Affordability Programs

The county water utility offers up to $200 a year in hardship credits, a monthly low-income discount, budget billing, and delayed billing for people on disability or Social Security. Hardship applications go through the Community Services Authority.

CCWA customers; hardship program for temporary financial distress, discount for households under 150% of poverty level

serves Clayton County remotely (apply via CCCSA, 1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297)

Call 770-960-5200 Website

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