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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY, INC.

302 South Lincoln Street, Rock Rapids, IA 51246

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income guidelines

Required documents

Income verification for the 30 days preceding the application date, or for the past 12 months/current tax return proceeding the application date for everyone in the household that is 18 and older Social Security cards for everyone in the household Most current heat and electric bill If heat is included in rent, a statement from the landlord or a copy of the lease showing this is included

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call to set up an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Lyon County, Iowa
Cherokee County, Iowa
Sioux County, Iowa
Ida County, Iowa
Plymouth County, Iowa

Description

Assists low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. Assistance is based on household income, size, type of fuel and type of housing. The application period is from October 1-April 30 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-April 30th for the rest of the households.

LIHEAP also offers a crisis program that may be able to assist homeowners who are with no heat or limited heat. The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th.

Providing organization

MID-SIOUX OPPORTUNITY, INC.

Community Action Agency providing critical support programs.