March 28, 2024

Energy assistance available to low-income homes

Applications will be taken starting Nov. 3 for the 2014-2015 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.

The Red Rock Area Community Action Program at 115 N. Second Ave. E. in Newton will be taking applications from Nov. 3 through April 30, 2015. For households with elderly or disabled members, applications will be taken beginning Oct. 1. Applicants will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill as well as proof of all household members’ gross income for the past three months or for the past calendar year.

The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and other factors.

Eligibility for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines:

INCOME MAXIMUMS

Household Size; LIHEAP Three Month Gross Income; LIHEAP Annual Gross Income

1 $4,376 $17,505

2 $ 5,899 $23,595

3 $ 7,421  $29,685

4 $ 8,944 $35,775

5 $10,466 $41,865

6 $11,989 $47,955

For households with more than six members, add $1,523 /$6,090 for each additional member.

Medical Waiver: Households who are over LIHEAP regular income guidelines may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits through our medical waiver component. The medical expenses must be documented, paid, and non-reimbursable. For more information please contact your local community action agency.

This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs.  The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors.  Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others.