Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Bureau of Energy Assistance administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded block grant is designed to aid qualifying households in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season. The program's energy crisis intervention components are designed to provide immediate response to alleviate potentially life-threatening situations, and the client education component of the program provides funds for activities that encourage regular utility payments, promote energy awareness and encourage reduction of energy use through energy efficiency, client education and weatherization.

Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2008 for the 2008-2009 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. However, elderly 60 & over or disabled may apply starting October 1, 2008 to April 15, 2008.

This program is funded through the Iowa Department of Human Rights and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters for a portion of their primary heating costs. 

The HACAP at 202 E. 4th Street in Vinton, Iowa will be taking applications from November 1, 2008 through April 15, 2009.

WHAT TO TAKE:

• Proof of Income

Most recent 3 months' check stubs, award letter from Social Security or 2006 tax return

• Social Security numbers of household members

• Recent heat bill

• Recent electric bill

• Recent telephone bill

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