LIHEAP- Winter Moratorium ends April 1
Accounts affected by Energy Assistance:
The winter moratorium ends Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Your account must be brought up-to-date by 7:00am on April 1 to avoid disconnection of your account.
If you are eligible for a payment agreement, you must make arrangements before 7am Wednesday, April 1. If you are already on a payment agreement, you are not eligible for a new one.
There will be no extensions past 7:00am on April 1, 2026
If you need assistance, reach out to one of the three local resources here in Independence:
- County Relief (Buchanan County Courthouse) - (319) 334-4290
- One Another (Lutheran Church- 512 5th St NE) - (319) 332-1695
- Operation Threshold (105 2nd Ave NE) - (319) 334-6081
Any questions, please give our office a call at (319) 332-0100.