LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Iowa
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Iowa's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Iowa
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Iowa helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in Iowa typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In Iowa, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of Iowa
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Iowa
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in Iowa
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Iowa.
Ackley
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ackworth
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adair
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adel
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Afton
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Agency
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Ainsworth
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Akron
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albert City
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albia
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Albion
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Alburnett
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 932 more cities in Iowa
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Iowa today.
LIHEAP in Iowa
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Iowa LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately