LIHEAP (LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) | OPERATION THRESHOLD

Provides energy assistance to those in need.

Assists with LIHEAP, or the Low-Income Home Energey Assistance Program, applications. LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households, provides emergency furnace repairs or replacement for income-qualifying homeowners. Households with income levels at or below 200% of the poverty level are eligible for benefits. Applicants are served on a first-come first serve basis. 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. Bring completed application, along with any other required documents, to your local Operation Threshold office. Applications can be picked up at the office.

INCOME MAXIMUMS:
Household size annual gross income
1 $30,120
2 $40,880
3 $51,640
4 $62,400
5 $73,160
6 $83,920
7 $94,680
8 $105,440

May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

Physical Address

1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

Hours

Mon 7:30 am - 6 pm; Tue 7:30 am - 6 pm; Wed 7:30 am - 6 pm; Thu 7:30 am - 6 pm;

Fax

(319) 824-5928

Application process

Complete application by mail, in-person, or apply online

Fee

None

Required documents

Last 30 days of income or a copy of your most recent federal income tax return, heating and electric bill, copy of social security cards for everyone in the household

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines

Languages

English

Service area

Buchanan County, Iowa Grundy County, Iowa Black Hawk County, Iowa

Agency info

OPERATION THRESHOLD

Provides assistance for basic needs.