(Spirit Lake)– Upper Des Moines Opportunity has begun accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program, or LIHEAP. The program helps qualifying low-income homeowners and renters pay a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season.
UDMO started taking applications October 1st for the elderly over 60 and/or disabled households, and will continue to do so through April 30th. All other households can apply November 1st through April 30th.
The program will provide supplemental assistance based on household income, household size, dwelling type, type of heating fuels and others.
Households not eligible under the regular income guidelines may be eligible through the medical waiver component. medical expenses must be documented, paid and non-reimbursable.
Anyone who has already applied and been approved for funding for this coming winter season cannot re-apply.
More information is available by contacting the Dickinson County Upper Des Moines outreach office at 336-1112. The office is located on the southeast side of the Great Lakes Mall in Spirit Lake.
