Energy Assistance / LIHEAP

Need help with your heating bill? The 2025-2026 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 Human Rights

Capitol Complex

Des Moines, IA 50319

OR, Call the local community agency.

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

Community Action Agencies

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

$31,300

2

$42,300

3

$53,300

4

$64,300

5

$75,300

6

$86,300

7

$97,300

8

$108,300

For households with more than eight members, add $11,000 for each additional member.