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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) | Operation Threshold

105 2nd Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Operation Threshold - Buchanan

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines

Required documents

Last 30 days of income or a copy of your most recent federal income tax return, heating and electric bill, copy of social security cards for everyone in the household

Hours

Mon-Thu 7:30 am-6 pm
(319) 334-6081
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Complete application by mail, in-person, or apply online

Fees

None

Service area

Black Hawk County, IA Buchanan County, IA Grundy County, IA

Provides energy assistance to those in need. Assists with LIHEAP, or the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, applications. LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households, provides emergency furnace repairs or replacement for income-qualifying homeowners. Households with income levels at or below 200% of the poverty level are eligible for benefits. Applicants are served on a first-come first serve basis. The application period is from October 1-April 30 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-April 30th for the rest of the households. Bring completed application, along with any other required documents, to your local Operation Threshold office. Applications can be picked up at the office.

Last Assured

09/09/2025

Providing organization

Operation Threshold
Provides assistance for basic needs.