Energy Assistance/LIHEAP

Need help with your heating bill? The 2026-2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season.

Questions on where to apply? 

Contact:

LIHEAP

Iowa Department of Health & Human Services

Capitol Complex

Des Moines, IA 50319

OR, Call your local community action agency.

For additional information, call 2-1-1 or visit this website https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/liheap

Community Action Centers

LIHEAP is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. Details on when to apply and necessary documentation are listed below.

Household Size
Annual Gross Income

1

$31,920

2

$43,280

3

$54,640

4

$66,000

5

$77,360

6

$88,720

7

$100,080

8

$111,440

For households with more than eight members, add $11,360 for each additional member.