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IA Energy Assist Program (LIHEAP)

The 2020–2021 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.

Income Maximums
Household Size      Annual Gross Income    
1 $22,330
2 $30,170
3 $38,010
4 $45,850
5 $53,690
6 $61,530
7 $69,370
8 $77,210
For households with more than eight members Add $7,840 each
When to Apply

Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021

All other households: November 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021

What to Take
  • Proof of income (for all household members age 19 and over): Check stubs for the previous 30 days, award letter from social security, or most recent federal tax return
  • Social Security numbers for all household members (documentation required)
  • Current heating bill or propane vendor bill
  • Current electric bill
Where to Call for Your Appointment

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:

  • Dial 2-1-1

  • Visit https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply

  • Contact your local community action agency

  • Write to:
    LIHEAP
    Iowa Department of Human Rights
    Capitol Complex
    Des Moines, IA 50319

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P.O. Box 440

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

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  • Home
  • My Cooperative
    • About AEC
      • About Us
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
        • How to Run for the Board of Directors
          • Nomination Process Begins for 2021 Board Election
      • Newsletters
      • Service Area
      • Annual Meeting
        • Election of Directors
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Where Does Your Power Come From?
      • History of Co-ops
      • About Touchstone Energy
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Policies
      • Articles of Incorporation
      • Bylaws
      • E-Business Privacy Policy
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Privacy Policy
      • Rights and Remedies
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
    • Member Info
      • Dividends
        • Treasure Hunt
      • What does it mean to be a member?
  • Your Account
    • Payment Options
      • Bank Draft
      • Budget Billing
      • Credit/Debit Card Payments
      • Payment Drop Box
    • Billing
      • Your Meter
      • Questions About Your Bill
      • Understanding Your Bill
    • IA Energy Assist Program (LIHEAP)
    • Moving/Address Changes
    • Rates
    • Dividends
  • Residential & Business
    • Residential
      • Residential Rebates
      • Rates
      • Products Available
      • Financing
      • Energy Audits
    • Business
      • Business Rebates
      • Rates - Commercial & Industrial
      • Power Quality
      • Services
        • Business Energy Audits
        • Thermal Imaging
        • Questline
        • Business Energy Advisor
        • BizConnections
  • Safety
    • Blinking Lights
    • Restoring Power
    • Safety Tips
    • Maintenance Programs
    • Safety Equipment
    • Safety Quiz
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Safety Policies and Procedures
      • Grain Bin Clearance
      • Tree Trimming
      • Call Before You Dig!
  • Community
    • Legislation
      • Current Legislative Issues
      • National Legislative Issues
      • Contact Your Legislators
    • Economic Development
      • Economic Development Partners
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News
      • Coop News
  • Co-op Programs
    • Programs for Youth
      • Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship Program
      • Summer Work and Internships
      • Youth Tour Contest
      • Kids Zone
    • Tools For Schools
      • Teachers Zone
      • Get Charged!
      • Safety Demonstrations
    • General
      • Photo Contest
      • RECare
      • Co-op Connections
      • Together We Save
      • Lineworker Scholarship Application
    • International Assistance
  • Going Green
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Energy Saving Ideas
    • Programs to Help You Save Energy
    • Access to Green Energy Program
    • Environmental Partners
    • Rebates and Low Interest Loans
    • Solar & Wind Energy
    • Wind Energy Info
      • Questions to Ask Vendors
      • Small Wind Systems
      • Tariff Requirements
      • Ten Steps to Wind Systems
      • Wind FAQs
  • Outage Center