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Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) | Mid-Iowa Community Action Inc

105 South State Street, Tama, IA 52339

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
(641) 752-7162

Voice - Main Phone

https://micaonline.org/services/families/liheap/before-you-apply/
[email protected]

Application process

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

Fees

None

Service area

Hardin County, IA
Marshall County, IA
Poweshiek County, IA
Story County, IA
Tama County, IA

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.