Check if you qualify for LIHEAP in Iowa

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For a household of 3, the income limit for LIHEAP in Iowa is $4,553 a month ($54,640 a year), which is 200% of the federal poverty level.

Applications are processed by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

This is an estimate: states can apply other rules, so check with your local LIHEAP agency. Limits are for the current federal fiscal year, October 1 through September 30.

Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Iowa LIHEAP is a federally-funded program that helps qualifying households with heating and cooling costs, particularly those with the lowest incomes.

The assistance amount is based on household income, family size, type of heating fuel, and type of housing. Eligible households may receive up to $800 per year as a standard LIHEAP benefit.

What is the income limit for LIHEAP in Iowa?

Eligibility is limited to homeowners and renters in Iowa with income up to 200% of the poverty level, which is about $4,553 per month for a family of three.

LIHEAP income limits by household size, Iowans
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$2,660
2	$3,607
3	$4,553
4	$5,500
5	$6,447
6	$7,393
7	$8,340
8	$9,287

LIHEAP income guidelines for the current federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

How do I apply for LIHEAP in Iowa?

LIHEAP in Iowa is run by a network of agencies across the state that have offices in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Please contact the closest county office to you or apply online through the Iowa LIHEAP Portal .

Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis from November 1 through April 30. For households with members at least 60 years of age or disabled, applications begin as early as October 1.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Community Access
(800) 972-2017