Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), a once-a-year benefit.

Information needed to complete the application:
 Date of birth
 Income information from all sources
 The energy fuels that you use
 Fuel type
 Name of the fuel/utility company
 Account number for every fuel/utility company
 Your landlord and/or property management company information
 Address
 Phone number

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Mission Statement

The Iowa County Department of Social Services is committed to assisting individuals and families identify areas of need and equip them with the necessary skills and tools to become safe, healthy and self-sufficient.”*

*From the Iowa County Department of Social Services LIHEAP website

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

User questions & answers

Have you used the Iowa County Department of Social Services LIHEAP service before? If so, please help our website users by answer these questions below.