2024 LIHEAP Program Taking Applications in Illinois

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.