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Chatham County Emergency & Energy Assistance

Chatham County Department of Social Services · County program

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Chatham County offers emergency energy help through its social services department, including help with past-due electric or heating bills and other energy emergencies. This is not a home-hardening grant, but it is a county emergency household service that can prevent utility shutoff during a disaster or weather event.

Last verified: September 9, 2026

Program details

How it works

Chatham County’s Emergency & Energy Assistance page is a social services assistance program for households facing energy-related hardship. The page is included here because it is an active county homeowner support program, although it is not a direct home hardening program.

What the money covers

The page indicates energy assistance and emergency assistance help with utility-related needs. The exact covered expenses and payment structure are not fully detailed on the page reviewed.

Amounts and matching

  • No dollar amount is stated on the page.

How to apply

  • Contact the county Department of Social Services by phone or email.
  • The page itself is a program information page rather than a detailed application instruction sheet.

Timing and deadlines

  • No date window is listed on the page.

Important note for homeowners

This is included only because it is a current county assistance program that can help homeowners keep essential utilities on during a crisis.

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