Energy Assistance Program

The 2009–2010 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, type of fuel, and type of housing.

When to Apply:
Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2009 to
April 30, 2010.
All other households: November 2, 2008 to April 30, 2009.

What to Take:
Proof of income: Most recent 3 months’ check stubs, award
letter from Social Security or 2008 tax return.
Social Security numbers of household members.
Recent heat bill.
Recent electric bill.
Recent telephone bill.
If you receive alimony or child support it will also need to be verified.

Wage Earners: Please bring copies of your check stubs for the three-month period preceding the date of application, or a copy of your federal income tax return.

Fixed Income: This income may include: Social Security Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Family Investment Program, Veteran’s Assistance, Unemployment Insurance and pensions. Please bring copies of your most recent 3 months’ check stubs.

Self-Employed/Farmers: Please bring a copy of your most recent federal income tax return.

FIP and SSI Recipients: Your Medicaid number is on your Medicaid card. The numbers needed are immediately following your name and number in the aid type box.

If you are not sure where to apply, please write to: LIHEAP, Iowa Depart. Of Human Rights, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319, or call your local community action agency.