Low-Income Household Energy And Water Assistance Program 

The Utility Moratorium went into effect on December 1, 2021, and will remain in place through March 15, 2022. The moratorium means that utility companies cannot disconnect low-income households based on lack of payment during the cold winter months.

Hoosiers who have applied for the Low-Income Household Energy and Water Assistance Programs will be protected by the moratorium by their participation in the LIHEAP/LIHWAP programs.  This allows the Local Service Provider time to determine eligibility.

The Low-Income Household Energy and Water Assistance Programs are open and accepting applications. This one-time benefit can assist Hoosiers with the high cost of utilities during the winter months.

Please click HERE to access the online application for utility assistance.

For assistance and/or questions about the Energy Assistance and/or Water Assistance programs, please contact your local service provider, or call 2-1-1.

One of the most enjoyable parts for me of working at IHCDA is getting to collaborate with the many Housing professionals who strive every day towards our mission to provide housing opportunities, promote self-sufficiency and strengthen communities.

We currently have several job openings that may be of interest to you! If you or someone you know would like to be part of our energetic team in a fast-paced public service atmosphere, please stop by our hiring portal to learn HERE.

If you missed Giving Tuesday this week, it’s not too late to donate to an Indiana nonprofit through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). 

Annually, IHCDA awards $2.5 million in state tax credits to Indiana non-profits. NAP tax credits serve as an incentive to individuals and businesses for certain neighborhood-based programs and projects. Eligible projects include affordable housing, counseling, child-care, educational assistance, emergency assistance, job training, medical care, recreational facilities, downtown rehabilitation, and neighborhood commercial revitalization. All projects must benefit economically disadvantaged areas and/or persons.

Organizations, corporations, and individuals are all eligible to purchase NAP credits from Indiana not-for-profits that have received a NAP award. Purchasing a NAP tax credit will allow the tax payer to reduce their state income tax liability by 50% of their NAP contribution amount.

If you would like to learn more about how the NAP Credits works. Click HERE.

Example: If an individual contributes $100 they will receive a $50 credit on their Indiana state tax liability.

Consider making a donation to an approved NAP organization that serves your community and/or a cause that you support. Click HERE to access a listing of the organizations approved for 2021/2022 NAP credits.