UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE | COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

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.

Physical Address

101 Lynn Street, Tipton, IA 52772

Hours

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

Fax

(563) 324-7736

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

Fee

None

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

Eligibility

Depends on the program, income guidelines apply

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

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

Agency info

COMMUNITY ACTION OF EASTERN IOWA

Community action agency.