News : HEAT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES AS TEMPERATURES REMAIN IN SINGLE DIGITS

Individuals meeting at (or below) 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to apply for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) facilitated through the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) in 9 eastern Iowa counties that include: Linn, Johnson, Jones, Benton, Dubuque, Delaware, Jackson, Iowa, and Washington. LIHEAP is a federally-funded program designed to assist low- income families meet the cost of home heating by providing a one-time payment to the heating utility provider.

Homeowners and renters living within these 9 counties can apply for assistance online at hacap.org/energy through April 30, 2024. Applications can also be downloaded and

submitted by mail to HACAP Energy Assistance at PO Box 490, Hiawatha, IA 52233 or by email to energy@hacap.org.

In order to apply, applicants will need to provide the following documentation:

• IDENTIFICATION: Social Security cards for everyone in household or current Iowa Driver's License

• HEATING/ELECTRIC BILL: Most current heat and electric bill.

• INCOME PROOF: Wages, Salary, Social Security or SSI, past year Federal Tax Form

• UTILITY AUTHORIZATION RELEASE: Only if utilities are not under your name.

Additional information on LIHEAP can be found online by visiting hacap.org/energy.