The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay the winter heating bills of low-income and elderly people. This assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing.

If you are interested in learning if you qualify, please write to: LIHEAP, Iowa Department of Human Rights, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319.

A list of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) can be found at: https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply.

HOW TO APPLY FOR LIHEAP

When to Apply

• Elderly (60 and over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019
• All other households: November 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019

What to Take

• Proof of income for all household members age 19 and over (most recent three months’ check stubs, award letter from Social Security, or 2017 tax return)
• Social Security numbers for all household members
• Recent heat bill
• Recent electric bill

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, Veterans Assistance, Unemployment Insurance, and pensions. Please bring copies of your most recent three months’ check stubs.

Self-Employed/Farmers

• Please bring a copy of your most recent federal income tax return.

FIP Recipients

• Please bring your current DHS Notice of Decision or contact your local office for acceptable document information.

If you receive alimony or child support, it will also need to be verified.