Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Iowa Department of Human Rights / Community Action Agency
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in its Council Bluffs, IA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Federal program administered locally by Community Action Agency of Western Iowa to help low-income households pay heating bills. Priority given to households with elderly members, young children, or disabled individuals. Apply annually during heating season.
Grant amount based on household income, size, and heating costs
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Heating bill assistance up to $1,400 per season
- For low-income households (at or below 200% FPL)
- Priority for seniors, children, disabled
- Apply October 1 through April 30
- Administered by Community Action Agency
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Iowa's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-qualified Iowa households pay part of their winter heating costs and encourages energy efficiency and weatherization. Both homeowners and renters can apply, with household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. You apply through the local Community Action Agency that serves your county.
Steps to apply
- Confirm your household income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
- Find your local Community Action Agency (dial 2-1-1 or use the Iowa HHS site), or call the CAA unit at 515-776-8871.
- Apply through that agency: older (60+) or disabled households can apply starting October 1, all others starting November 1, through April 30.
- If eligible, receive supplemental help with your heating bill, and ask about weatherization.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of household income for everyone in the home.
- A recent heating and electric bill.
- Proof you live at the address (owner or renter).
- Social Security numbers for household members, as the application requires.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications open October 1 through April 30 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Council Bluffs, IA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,400 per heating season. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Council Bluffs?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) in Council Bluffs, IA?
Confirm the application route directly with Iowa Department of Human Rights / Community Action Agency; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (712) 328-2540. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications open October 1 through April 30 annually.
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