LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)

HACAP Locations for Iowa’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

APPLICATIONS CAN BE COMPLETED ON-LINE AT www.hacap.org
EMAILED TO: energy@hacap.org
MAILED; OR DROPPED OFF IN DROP OFF BOXES NEXT TO THE HACAP FACILITIES
Benton County - North Benton
202 E. 4th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
Call: 319-472-4761
Hours: Mon—Fri 8 am—11:30 am; 12:30 pm-4:00 pm

Now Accepting Applications November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026. LIHEAP approved households are protected under the moratorium from November 1 to April 1 and cannot be disconnected.  Household members who have a disconnect notice on or after November 1st and have completed a LIHEAP application, can notify their heating or electric vendor that they have applied.  This will give them 30 days that they cannot be disconnected while we process their application. 

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Ensuring you have all the necessary paperwork will streamline your application process. If your income situation is unique or if you have further questions after reviewing the list, please reach out using the blue message box at the bottom right corner to chat online with a staff member.

1. Proof of Social Security Numbers for all household members
2. Most Recent Heating Bill
3. Most Recent Electric Bill
4. Proof of Income for All Household Members

Important Information

  • If you have a disconnect, apply for Energy Assistance and then call your utility provider for a one-time 30-day extension  (so many times people get the 30-day extension and then apply at the last minute.)
  • In Iowa, the annual utility moratorium is a winter program that prevents LIHEAP approved households from having their utilities from being disconnected from natural gas or electric service. It runs from November 1 through April 1 each year. 
  • Notification of approval for LIHEAP will come to you in the mail. This may be delayed this year. 
  • Please be patient with our staff, they’re working diligently to assist everyone as quickly and efficiently as they can.
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