MASON CITY, IOWA (AP) --
State officials says Iowa residents can soon start applying for help with paying heating costs.
The Iowa Department of Human Rights is funding a program to help low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of energy costs.
Applications will be accepted starting Monday. The deadline to apply is next April.
Applicants need to provide copies of heating and electric bills as well as proof of income, among other documents.
State officials say to qualify the annual gross income for a one-person household can't exceed $16,245. For a household of six, the annual gross income can't exceed $44,295.
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