The 2019–2020 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, and type of fuel.
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,858 |
| 2 | $29,593 |
| 3 | $37,328 |
| 4 | $45,063 |
| 5 | $52,798 |
| 6 | $60,533 |
| 7 | $68,268 |
| 8 | $76,003 |
| For households with more than eight members | Add $7,735 each |
Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
All other households: November 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020
- Proof of income (for all household members age 19 and over): Check stubs for the previous 30 days, award letter from social security, or 2018 federal tax return
- Social Security numbers for all household members (documentation required)
- Current heating bill or propane vendor bill
- Current electric bill
Des Moines County, Neighborhood Center, 319-753-2893
Henry County, Tolson Center, 319-385-2310
Louisa County, Community Action Center, 319-728-2314
North Lee County, Eichacker Center, 319-372-4471
South Lee County, Marie Tallarico Center, 319-524-6383
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you are not sure where to apply:
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Dial 2-1-1
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Contact your local community action agency
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Write to:
LIHEAP
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Capitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319