The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded initiative that helps low-income households with the costs of energy used for home heating and cooling.
You may qualify if your household income falls within the following income ranges:
If your household income falls within the income ranges listed above, contact your local community action agency within the application deadline. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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State |
2009-2010 |
Contact |
Agency |
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Iowa |
November 2, 2009 - April 30, 2010 |
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Wisconsin |
October 1, 2009 - May 15, 2010 |
1-866-432-8947 |
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Minnesota |
October 15, 2009 - April 15, 2010 |
1-800-657-3710 |
You'll need to provide your Social Security number, a copy of your most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of your household's gross income for the past three months or for the past calendar year.
More information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is available at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services site:
LIHEAP Brochure [PDF]