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2024 LIHEAP Program Taking Applications in Illinois

When

Wednesday, November 1, 2023    
All Day
iCal

Event Type

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is taking appointments for the 2024 program.

LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills. LIHEAP can also provide help if a furnace quits working.

To apply in October, households must include:

  • A senior (age 60 and older)
  • An individual with a disability
  • Children younger than 6 years old

Other income-eligible households can begin applying on:

  • Nov. 1 – Disconnected households
  • Dec. 1 – All other income-eligible households

Individuals must make an appointment with their local agency to apply for LIHEAP. See the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) website for a list of agencies.

You can also call 211 to find agencies in your area that are taking LIHEAP applications.

LIHEAP provides help on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is Aug. 15, 2024.

Please visit DCEO’s website for more information and application deadlines.