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LIHEAP
The 2025-2026 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.
Need Help With Your Heating Bill?
Owner-occupied and renter-occupied households are eligible to apply and must meet both financial and non-financial criteria to be program-eligible. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing.
2025-2026 Iowa Home Energy Assistance Program
If you are not sure where to apply, you can Dial 211, Visit the Iowa HHS website to locate and contact your local community action agency, or write to:
LIHEAP
Iowa Department of Health & Human Services
Capitol Complex
Des Moines, IA 50319
When to Apply
- Elderly (60 & over) and/or disabled: October 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
- All other households: November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
What to Provide
- Proof of Income (for all household members age 18 and over) Depending upon your household income, type, income documentation from the past 30 days, the last 12 months, or last calendar year, whichever is easier or more beneficial for you.
- Proof of Social Security Numbers for all household members (documentation required)
- Most recent heat bill
- Most recent electric bill
Wage Earners
Please provide copies of your check stubs for the 30-day period preceding the date of application, or a copy of your most recent federal income tax return.
Fixed Income
This income may include Social Security Benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Veteran’s Assistance, Unemployment Insurance, and pensions. Please provide copies of your check stubs from the previous 30 days.
Self-Employed/Farmers
Please provide a copy of your most recent federal income tax return.
Note – Additional countable income and/or income verification not listed above may be required for eligibility determination.
