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Iowa LIHEAP

Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.

What it costs you:

  • Account signup
VERIFIED · CHECKED AT THE SOURCE · SEPT 27 2026

Checked against the official pageBenefit season varies; crisis help often year-round

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Who qualifies
Households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
How to get it
Apply through the state program or a local agency; proof of income, ID and a recent utility bill are typical
Where it works
Iowa
When
Benefit season varies; crisis help often year-round
Fine print
Seniors 60 and older and people with disabilities can apply from Oct 1; everyone else from Nov 1; closes April 30.
Official source
hhs.iowa.gov

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