Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin

Missouri Department of Social Services / Community Action Partnership

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin is available to homeowners and renters in Joplin, MO.

Helps low-income Joplin households pay heating and cooling bills and provides emergency furnace repair or replacement. Administered locally by Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph serving Jasper County.

Average energy assistance grant $400; emergency furnace repair varies by need

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Joplin, MO, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Energy assistance up to $600 per year
  • Income at or below 135% federal poverty level
  • Available to homeowners and renters in Joplin
  • Emergency furnace repair available
  • Seasonal application periods

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(800) 960-3711

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications October 1 - April 30 (heating); June 1 - September 30 (cooling)

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin provide in Joplin, MO?

Up to $600 heating/cooling assistance.

Who qualifies for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin in Joplin?

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin is open to homeowners and renters in Joplin, MO. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Joplin in Joplin, MO?

Apply directly with Missouri Department of Social Services / Community Action Partnership using the official program link on this page or call (800) 960-3711. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications October 1 - April 30 (heating); June 1 - September 30 (cooling).

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