Past due on rent/utili​tes?

Assistance may be available

All resources require an application. Once the power is off, you may be
without power for a day or two while your application is processed.

Don't wait until your power is shut off to reach out for assistance!

Rent & Utilities
Community Action Agency of Siouxland
 Website  Phone
  • Iowa Residents Only
  • Income guidelines apply
Dakota County Community Response
 Website  Phone
  • Dakota/Dixon County, Nebraska Residents Only  
  • At least one dependent child age 17 or younger in the home 
  • No DHHS Family Support Worker
NENCAP
 Website  Phone
  • Nebraska residents Only  
  • Income Guidelines Apply
South Dakota DSS
 Website  Phone
  • South Dakota Residents Only
  • Income Guidelines Apply
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Telephone

Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP)

What is NTAP

  • NTAP assists qualifying low-income individuals with obtaining and keeping telephone services by lowering monthly service and connection rates. 
  • NTAP reduces the cost or local telephone service, effective July 1, 2012 the discount provided under the Company’s Lifeline service is $9.25 per month for each month that the customer qualifies. The discount will appear as a credit on your monthly telephone bill within 60 days of enrollment. No cash or checks will be distributed. The telephone bill must be in the name of, or contain the name of the individual that qualifies for the program.

Who is eligible for NTAP

  • To qualify for NTAP, a consumer must participate in ONE of the following programs:

1. Medicaid (NOT MEDICARE)
2. Food Stamps
3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
4. Federal Public Housing Assistance
5. Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
6. Children’s Health Insurance Programs (Kids Connection, SAM, MAC & EMAC)

Please also be aware that the updated Lifeline Program, effective May 1, 2012, has revised the eligibility requirements and criteria which may require our lifeline subscribers to provide additional information and certifications to confirm eligibility.

How do I receive an application form?

Mail

NTAP
P.O. Box 94927
Lincoln, NE 68509-4927

Web

Click on either button below to be taken to the NTAP Website or download their Form

Phone

(402) 471-3101 (Lincoln)
(800) 526-0017 (Nebraska Only)

Heating

Heating
Assistance

www.caasiouxland.org
Call (712)274-1​610 or
toll free at 1-800-353-3725
Phone: (402)494-8312
For residents in Dakota, Dixon
& Thurston Counties
LIHEAP Utility Assistance (Low Income Heat Energy Assistance Program)

LIHEAP utility assistance is available in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota for households that qualify. For eligibility information, contact the LIHEAP agency in your state.

IOWA
Application dates
November 1 – April 30 Community Action Agency of Siouxland – 712-274-1610

Apply Now

NEBRASKA
Application dates
October 1 – March 31 Department of Health & Human Services
800-383-4278

Apply Now

SOUTH DAKOTA
Application year-round Department of Social Services

Apply Now
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