Documentation Needed For Utility Assistance
You will need the following documents to apply for Energy Assistance through the LIHEAP program this year*:
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1. Social Security Cards for all household members.
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We can also accept: Birth Certificates, Unexpired Iowa Driver’s License/Real IDs, Passports, Federal Tax Returns, or I94 plus a verbal of your social number.
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2. Income Documentation for all household members 18+ from either...
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The most recent 30 days
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Paystubs, 2024 SSI/SSDI Letter, Unemployment Insurance, Pension/Retirement/VA Benefits, etc.
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If your household has had no income in the last 30 days, a form will be provided to you to sign.
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OR
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Annual Income
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2023 or 2024 W2's or Federal Tax Returns Note: the time from must be the same for all household members
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3. Most Recent Utility Bills for Heat AND Electric Vendors
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Must have the correct address, account number, and date visible
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Note: these may be the same vendor
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ATTENTION: DUE TO A STATE-WIDE CHANGE, IMPACT DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS*
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