How to apply for LIHEAP energy assistance (North Iowa Community Action Organization) — Butler
North Iowa Community Action Organization (NICAO)
Who it's for
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families pay part of their winter heating costs. A one-time payment goes to the heating or fuel company. Extra help may be available for furnace repair or replacement, and for an air conditioner for medical reasons. In Butler County, North Iowa Community Action Organization (NICAO) takes applications. People 60 and over or disabled can apply October 1 through April 30; all other households can apply November 1 through April 30. Apply in person at the Butler County Outreach Office, 219 N. Mather in Clarksville, phone 641-243-7573 (toll free 800-873-1899).
The community action agency decides eligibility and the benefit amount, and help depends on available federal funds. LIHEAP is meant to help with part of the heating bill, not all of it.
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 to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-641-243-7573 (toll free 1-800-873-1899)
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LIHEAP energy assistance (North Iowa Community Action Organization) — Butler. 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 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.