How to apply for LIHEAP energy assistance (New Opportunities) — Dallas in Iowa
New Opportunities, Inc.
Who it's for
LIHEAP (the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) gives a one-time payment toward winter heating bills for households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Households with someone 60 or older or disabled can apply starting October 1; everyone else can apply starting November 1, and applications close April 30. In Dallas County, New Opportunities takes LIHEAP applications through its Dallas County Outreach Office at 2816 1st Ave in Perry, open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are also offered in Adel from November to April. Your energy assistance application is also an application for weatherization of your home. Call 515-465-5185 to schedule an appointment.
The community action agency decides eligibility and the benefit amount, and help depends on available funds. Household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call the Dallas County Outreach Office to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-515-465-5185
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LIHEAP energy assistance (New Opportunities) — Dallas. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call the Dallas County Outreach Office to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.