Program Description
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of home heating. Applications are accepted on a first come/first served basis at your local Community Action Agency from November through April (October for households with an elderly/disabled member), Monday through Friday, or as posted at the local Outreach/Community Action Agency office. The LIHEAP application also serves as an application for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Iowa, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,335 if one person lives in the household; $22,065 if two people live in the household; $27,795 if three people live in the household; $33,525 if four people live in the household; $39,255 if five people live in the household; $44,985 if six people live in the household; $50,715 if seven people live in the household; and $56,445 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,730 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
There are 18 Community Action Agencies (CAA) throughout the state that have offices in each of Iowa's 99 counties. You will need to contact your local CAA county office regarding application for Weatherization Program services:
http://www.dcaa.iowa.gov/bureau_weath/how_apply.html
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