LIHEAP
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded initiative that helps low-income households with the costs of energy used for home heating and cooling.
How does the program work?
Local community action agencies administer the program under the direction of the State of Iowa. Households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs receive the greatest benefits. The size of the grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy consumption.
Am I eligible for LIHEAP assistance?
You may qualify if your household income falls with these income ranges:
2006-2007 LIHEAP Assistance Income Maximums | ||
Size of |
Minnesota three-month |
Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin |
1 |
$5,123 |
$3,675 |
2 |
$6,700 |
$4,950 |
3 |
$8,277 |
$6,225 |
4 |
$9,853 |
$7,500 |
5 |
$11,430 |
$8,775 |
6 |
$13,006 |
$10,050 |
7 |
$13,302 |
$11,325 |
8 |
$13,598 |
$12,600 |
For each additional person, add: |
$1,275 | |
How do I apply?
If your household income falls within the income ranges listed above, contact your local community action agency within the application deadline. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
State |
2006-2007 |
Contact |
Agency |
Iowa |
November 1 – April 15 |
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Wisconsin |
October 1 – May 15 |
1-866-432-8947 |
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Minnesota |
October 1 – May 31 |
1-800-657-3710 |
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Illinois |
November 1 - May 31 |
You’ll need to provide your Social Security number, a copy of your most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of your household’s gross income for the past three months or for the past calendar year.
Learn more:
More information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is available at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services site:
LIHEAP Brochure [PDF]
24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-800-ALLIANT (255-4268).