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LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

HACAP - North Benton Center

Location Name
HACAP - North Benton Center

202 East 4th Street, Vinton, IA 52349

Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Required documents
Income verification for the 30 days preceding the application date, or for the past 12 months/current tax return proceeding the application date for everyone in the household that is 18 and older social security cards for everyone in the household most current heat and electric bill. If heat is included in rent, a statement from the landlord or a copy of the lease showing this is included.
(319) 472-4761
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Completed applications can be mailed in, dropped off at your local Community Action Agency office, or you can make an appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Iowa County, IA Johnson County, IA Jones County, IA Washington County, IA Benton County, IA Linn County, IA Jackson County, IA Delaware County, IA Dubuque County, IA

Assists low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. Assistance is based on household income, size, type of fuel and type of housing. The application period is from October 1-April 30 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-April 30th for the rest of the households. Persons applying must meet 200% poverty guidelines. LIHEAP also offers a crisis program that may be able to assist homeowners who are with no heat or limited heat. The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th. May be able to help with repairs on a furnace but cannot replace the furnace. Keep checking back on the furnace program as it is dependent on funding that changes frequently.

Last assured
11/17/2025
Providing organization
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
Provides services to individuals and families in need of assistance.