LIHEAP

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) PROGRAM

Providing financial assistance for home heating costs and emergency energy crisis situations to individuals and families with limited resources

Applications are accepted October through April. Emergency Crisis Assistance requests accepted year round.


WHAT IS LIHEAP?

LIHEAP is designed to aid qualifying homeowners and renters in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season and provide financial assistance for an energy crisis. LIHEAP also encourages regular utility payments, promotes energy awareness and encourages the reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency, client education, and weatherization at the time of application. This is a supplemental program and it is not designed to pay a household’s total energy cost. All customers applying for this program will simultaneously be making an application for weatherization assistance as required by state law.


WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE LIHEAP ASSISTANCE?

Both owner-occupied and renter-occupied households are eligible to apply for Energy Assistance. Households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines may be eligible for assistance.

WHAT ASSISTANCE DOES LIHEAP PROVIDE?

LIHEAP may be able to offer you one or more of the following types of assistance:

Bill payment assistance

Energy crisis assistance

Weatherization and energy-related home repairs

HOW TO APPLY

  • Access the online application by clicking APPLY ONLINE.
  • Apply by mail or email. Download and complete the LIHEAP APPLICATION and mail to the local Family Services Office in your county. Applications can also be emailed to liheap@neicac.org.
  • Apply in person or phone by self-scheduling an appointment at any Family Services Office by clicking on our online booking engine.

You will need information listed below to determine your eligibility for assistance:

A copy of your most recent heat and electric bill

For first time applicants: Documentation of the social security number for all members in the household who have one.

*At least one household member must have a social security number to apply

Documentation of gross income for all members living in the home.

Final Utility Termination Notice (if you’ve received a disconnect notice from your energy company).

For more information contact LIHEAP@neicac.org

HELP YOUR NEIGHBOR

Each year, low income families in our seven county area struggle to pay their energy bills. As the cost of energy rises, the need for emergency assistance also rises. You can help your neighbor through a crisis by making a one time or monthly donation to Black Hills Energy Corporation, Alliant Energy or MidAmerican Energy. The application process is simple. Just click on the appropriate link below and complete the application process. Your donation will stay within your area to help your friend, family member or neighbor in need.


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