Community Action to start taking applications for low income energy assistance

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) Family Service Offices will start taking applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning on Monday, October 1st, for individuals that are age 60 and older or individuals that have a disability. Individuals under age 60, that are not disabled, cannot apply until November 1st Official  social security cards must be provided for ALL members of the household as a required part of the application.

This program is funded through the Iowa Department of Human Rights, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary heating costs.  All low-income Northeast Iowans are encouraged to apply, including senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.  Households burning wood or where heating is included as part of the rent may also be eligible for assistance.

For more information contact your local NEICAC (Community Action) Family Service Office or call the NEICAC central office in Decorah at (563) 382-9608.