Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
last modified: August 29, 2016 at 8:18:19 AM
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:
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Capitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319
Income Maximums
| Household Size | 3 Month Gross Income | Annual Gross Income |
| 1 | $5,198 | $20,790 |
| 2 | $7,009 | $28,035 |
| 3 | $8,820 | $35,280 |
| 4 | $10,631 | $42,525 |
| 5 | $12,443 | $49,770 |
| 6 | $14,254 | $57,015 |
| 7 | $16,069 | $64,278 |
| 8 | $17,889 | $71,558 |
For households with more than eight members, add $1,820 per three months, or $7,280 annually for each additional member.
When to Apply
- Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2016, to April 30, 2017
- All other households: November 1, 2016, to April 30, 2017
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 2015 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, Veteran's 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.
ECI REC's tariff contains detailed information about LIHEAP.
