UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE | COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

101 Lynn Street, Tipton, IA 52772

Eligibility

Depends on the program, income guidelines apply

Required documents

Social Security card, copy of utility bill, and income for the past 30 days or last years tax return for everyone living in the house over the age of 18

Hours

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit website; Limited availability to visit for services; Calls will be forwarded to the proper individual handling LIHEAP applications for their area

Fees

None

Service area

Cedar County, Iowa
Muscatine County, Iowa
Scott County, Iowa
Clinton County, Iowa

Description

Clients may receive emergency funds to avoid a utility disconnection. Program often works in conjunction with other assistance.

The LIHEAP program 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 (for elderly and disabled households) and November 1 through April 30th for the rest of the households. Persons applying must meet 200% poverty guidelines.

Providing organization

COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

Community action agency.

UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE | COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA