How to apply for LIHEAP heating assistance (West Central Community Action) — Crawford in Iowa
West Central Community Action (WCCA)
Who it's for
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay part of their main heating costs for the winter. Help is based on household income, household size, fuel type and housing type. Applications open November 1 and end April 30. In Crawford County, West Central Community Action's outreach office at 147 N 7th in Denison handles utility assistance (it does not offer weatherization). It is open Tuesday and Thursday. Call 712-263-3538.
The community action agency decides eligibility and the payment amount, and help depends on available funds.
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 outreach office to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-712-263-3538
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about LIHEAP heating assistance (West Central Community Action) — Crawford. 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 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.