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Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LIHEAP helps low-income households with their home energy bills.

217-785-2533

Community Action Agency Locator

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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The Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low income households pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP will provide a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and geographic location.

LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the state of Illinois. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCEO). Energy Assistance is provided by local community action agencies or not-for-profit agencies throughout the state. You may contact the agency provider in your area to apply for assistance.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Illinois and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.

A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*	Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1	$22,590
2	$30,660
3	$38,730
4	$46,800
5	$54,870
6	$62,940
7	$71,010
8	$79,080

*For households with more than eight people, add $8,070 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Contact your local Community Action Agency to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP.

Community Action Agency Locator

For more information on Illinois LIHEAP, please visit the Utility Bill Assistance page.

Or call:

217-785-2533

LIHEAP helps low-income households with their home energy bills.

217-785-2533

Community Action Agency Locator

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services