Iowa Division of Community Action Agencies

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 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013 (October 3 for households with elderly/disabled member), Monday through Friday, or as posted at the local office.

ELIGIBILITY A household may qualify for assistance in this program if the household’s income falls within the income range listed below. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs, but to provide assistance in the payment of residential heating costs for eligible households.

At the time you apply, providing you have brought all necessary documentation with you (proof of income for the last 13 weeks and a copy of your heating and electric bills), you will be told whether you are eligible and if so, for what amount you might qualify. This initial determination is subject to review and totally dependent on the availability of federal funds. In most cases, benefits will be in the form of a credit applied to your heating bill by your utility company. Households who reside in subsidized housing that are individually metered and responsible for paying their primary heating costs are eligible. Subsidized households that are master metered are usually not eligible to receive assistance benefits.

Residents of any licensed medical facility (hospital, skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility) publicly operated community residence or emergency shelter is ineligible unless they are paying a vendor directly for their primary heating source.

LiHEAP Eligibility
150% of Poverty (November 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013)

(Beginning October 1, 2012 for households with elderly/disabled members)

* For households with more than six members, add $1,485 for a three-month period and $5,940 annually for each additional member.

* Medical Waiver: Households who are over LIHEAP regular income guidelines may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits through our medical waiver component. The medical expenses must be documented, paid, and non-reimbursable. For more information please contact your local community action agency.

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Weatherization Eligibility
200% of Poverty (April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014)

Size of Household	Three Month Gross Income	Annual Gross Income
1	$5,745	$22,980
2	$7,755	$31,020
3	$9,765	$39,060
4	$11,775	$47,100
5	$13,785	$55,140
6	$15,795	$63,180
7	$17,805	$71,220
8	$19,815	$79,260

* For households with more than eight members, add $2,010 for a three-month period and $8,040 annually for each additional member.

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Attach documents that offer proof of total household gross income from all sources. We must have complete proof of income to process your application.

Attach a copy of both your heating and electric bill, telephone bill, or any other documents showing your account numbers or energy suppliers. Social Security Numbers are required for all household members. For more information contact: (515) 281-0859.

If you suspect fraud is occurring with the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please write to:

LIHEAP
Iowa Department of Human Rights/D.C.A.A.
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319