LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

***If you need financial assistance and cannot get through on the main phone number, you can try the following: Email your name, phone number and brief reason for help to [email protected] OR you can text the same information to 515-518-4770. Impact is working to reach back out to those in need within 48 hours.

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 - April 30; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

Physical Address

3226 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

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;

Application process

Call for an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of all household members' gross income for the past 3 months or past calendar year

Eligibility

Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline, see website for income limits

Languages

English

Service area

Polk County, Iowa Jasper County, Iowa Boone County, Iowa Marion County, Iowa Warren County, Iowa

Agency info

IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Provides critical support programs for those in need.