The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has opened applications today for the following groups of people:
- Older adults (60+)
- Individuals with a disability
- Households with at least one child aged 5 and under
- Households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors
- Have a disconnect date within 7 days or less
- Have less than 25% in their propane tank
LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months).
For more information on how to apply or who your county contact is, visit the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website.