Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Attention Iowa Residential Customers Who Need Help With Heating Bills
The 2008-2009 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.
If you are not sure where to apply, please write or call:
Northeast Iowa Community
Action Offices |
County Relief
Offices |
| Chickasaw County |
(641) 394-2007 |
(641) 394-2792 |
| Howard County |
(563) 547-4413 |
(563) 547-2636
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| Winneshiek County |
(563) 382-8436 |
(563) 382-8436
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| Write to: |
LIHEAP
Iowa Department of Human RightsCapitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319 |
WHEN TO APPLY:
Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled:
October 1, 2008 to April 15, 2009
All other households:
November 3, 2008 to April 15, 2009
WHAT TO TAKE:
Proof of Income
Most recent 3 months' check stubs, award letter from Social Security or 2007 tax return
Social Security numbers of household members
Recent heat bill
Recent electric bill
Recent telephone bill
INCOME MAXIMUMS |
Household
Size |
Three Month
Gross Income |
Annual
Gross Income |
1 |
$3,900 |
$15,600 |
2 |
$5,250 |
$21,000 |
3 |
$6,600 |
$26,400 |
4 |
$7,950 |
$31,800 |
5 |
$9,300 |
$37,200 |
6 |
$10,650 |
$42,600 |
For households with more than six members,
add $1,350 per three months,
or $5,400 annually for each additional member. |
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 receive alimony or child support, it will also need to be verified.
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