Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) for the General Public Starts November 1

 

All households can apply now, for the 2023-2024 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps qualified low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. LIHEAP heating support does not pay for a household’s total energy costs. However, it will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others. 

Sieda will be taking applications between November 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. And now for homes with elderly or disabled. We serve the residents of Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties. If you do not live in one of these counties, please click here to find your county’s Iowa Community Action Agency.

LIHEAP customers will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of gross income for all household members for the past 30 calendar days, the most recent 12 months, or for the past calendar year (2022 Federal Taxes).

You can pick up an application at your local Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center and return to the center. Or you can apply online. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call your local center.

For the nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers:

Households may apply online during the application season. You may need to create a new account for this heating season.

You can apply online from November 1st to April 30, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services funds LIHEAP through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA.

 

LIHEAP 2023-24 for Elderly or Disabled Begins October 2nd

 

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications for households with at least one person that is elderly (60+) or disabled will begin the first business day of October, Monday, October 2nd. Please visit or call your local Sieda Community Action office for more information. Applications for all other households will open up on November 1st.

The 2023-2024 LIHEAP has been established to help qualified low-income Iowa homeowners and renters. A one-time payment will pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance amount is based on household income, household size, type of heating fuel, and type of housing.

 

Heating assistance (LIHEAP) applications will be accepted online or by calling your nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers to start the process. We have Sieda locations in seven counties; Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello. However, applications are accepted till the last business day in April which is April 30th, 2024. If you do not live in one of our seven counties, please click here to find your county’s Iowa Community Action Agency.

For the nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers:

Households may complete their application online during the application season starting November 1st. A new account may need to be created for the 2023-2024 heating season.

Whether your household applies online or through a Sieda Center, you will need verification of gross household income. Income will be needed for everyone over 18 years old for the past 30 days, SSI letter, SSDI letter, or the 2022 Federal Taxes. As well as the home’s most recent gas and electric bill. We will also need to verify Social Security numbers for all household members.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Sieda office in your county or you may call or text the main office at 641-682-8741.