DHHS tells income guidelines
Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Community Access and Eligibility Division, Community Action Agencies Unit, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.
The Community Action Agency, New Opportunities, will be taking applications from November 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027 (October 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member). LIHEAP customers will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of all household members’ gross income for the past 30 calendar days, the most recent 12 months, or for the past calendar year. Apply in person by appointment:
New Opportunities, Greene County Family Development Center, 1401 N. Elm Street- Suite A, Jefferson, IA 50129 515-386-2719
Applications can also be submitted online at: liheap-apply.iowa.hhs.gov
For more details on additional ways to apply, please visit www.newopp.org
The LIHEAP program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors, including total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others. Eligibility for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines:
