Additional LIHEAP funds are now available!
Additional funding from the Federal Government for this year's heating season is now available, and you may be eligible. To find out if you qualify, please contact your local LIHEAP office as soon as possible. |
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, helps eligible low-income households pay for energy services. Qualifying households receive monetary relief once per year to be used for energy bills. Eligibility is based on several factors including household size, location and income.
| Beginning September 4, 2007, applications will be accepted for homes with senior citizens and disabled residents. All other households meeting the eligibility guidelines can apply on and after November 1, 2007. |
Check our Income Guidelines listed below. Then, follow the steps to apply.
2007 LIHEAP Income Guidelines
To qualify for LIHEAP, your monthly income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federally established poverty level, as shown below:
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Family Size |
Maximum Gross Monthly Income |
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1 |
$1,276 |
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2 |
$1,711 |
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3 |
$2,146 |
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4 |
$2,581 |
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5 |
$3,016 |
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6 |
$3,451 |
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7 |
$3,886 |
|
8 |
$4,321 |
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For each additional household member add $435.
| Step 1: Application |
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Contact your nearest LIHEAP intake agency:
- LIHEAP agencies: offices and phone numbers
- Call 1-877-411-9276 (WARM).
- TDD for the hearing impaired: 1 800 785-6055
- Seniors may contact the Illinois Department on Aging "Senior Hotline" at 1 800 252-8966 (voice and TDD) for a referral to their local LIHEAP agency.
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| Step 2: Notification |
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| You will be notified of your eligibility status by the agency within 30 days. If eligible, you will be informed of the amount of assistance you can receive. The agency will notify your energy provider(s) of your participation in the program. |
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| Step 3: Payment |
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| The agency will make payments to the energy provider(s) on your behalf. |
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