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Illinois LIHEAP
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Welcome to LIHEAP!
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Short Description

For many Illinois households, energy costs place a severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget.  In some instances, the household is forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.  The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help eligible low income households pay for winter energy service. 

 
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Am I Eligible?

If your household’s combined income for the 30 days prior to application is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level as shown in the chart below, you may be eligible to receive assistance.  If you rent, and your heat and/or electric is included in the rent, your rent must be greater than 30% of your income in order to be eligible to receive assistance.

Family Size 30 Day Income  Annual Income
1 $1,354  $16,245
2 1,821  21,855
3 2,289  27,465
4 2,756  33,075
5 3,224  38,685
6 3,691 44,295
7 4,159  49,905
8 4,626  55,515
  

How Do I Apply?

Contact your local Community Action Agency to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP.  Locate the Community Action Agency nearest you.

Frequently Asked Questions

LIHEAP Success Stories

LIHEAP State Plan

For additional assistance, please feel free to call the
Energy Assistance Hotline at (877) 411-9276

 
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