New application makes it possible for consumers to apply for LIHEAP online - KTIV

SIOUX metropolis (KTIV) -- because the temperatures continue to drop in Siouxland, many americans's energy expenses are rising.

The Low earnings home energy assistance application, greater called LIHEAP, helps americans pay for a portion of their utility bills all the way through the wintry weather.

it's run in the neighborhood in the course of the community action agency of Siouxland.

those eligible for the software include the elderly, or the disabled, within the federal poverty instructions. Working households are additionally eligible.

"Our commonplace award quantity is over $four hundred. definitely that makes a change if you're in a one-bedroom effectivity condo as adverse to a large condo," said Jean Logan of the group action company of Siouxland.

Logan says functions for LIHEAP have ceaselessly long gone up considering the fact that October at the group motion company. She says that should be would becould very well be because of a new pilot program the company become chosen for.

It makes it possible for buyers to follow for LIHEAP on-line.

"which you can take an image of your profits, your utility bill, and all the other assistance you can want in your cellphone otherwise you can scan it, and you can ship those issues to us. you can apply absolutely online. and that i believe might be that is part of the raise we have now considered, is that this new pilot project is basically really helpful for working households," talked about Logan.

purposes for information could be permitted through April 30th.

to look if you're eligible for the application, call the neighborhood action agency of Siouxland at 712-274-1610.