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ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) | MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION INC

609 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112

Eligibility

Open to both owner-occupied and renter-occupied households. Households must have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

Required documents

Proof of social security numbers for all household members, adults may use a valid Iowa Driver's license instead of a social security card, a copy of the most recent heat and electric bill, documentation of gross income for all members living in the home

Hours

Mon 10 am - 4 pm Tue 10 am - 4 pm Fri 10 am - 4 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call, visit website, or visit in person to submit an application

Fees

None

Service area

Story County, Iowa
Tama County, Iowa
Marshall County, Iowa
Poweshiek County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa

Description

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 30th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life-threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households.

May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

Providing organization

MID-IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION INC

Provides critical support programs.