NEICAC is still taking energy assistance applications

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is announcing that its Family Service office is still taking applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

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 NEICAC at 305 Montgomery Street in Decorah at (563) 382-8436, extension 150, or in person Mondays from 8:00 a.m. until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30, or Wednesdays or Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until noon.