Utility Assistance

Illinois LIHEAP

Illinois's federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps qualifying households pay heating, cooling, and crisis energy bills. Administered by DCEO through local Community Action Agencies. Illinois's eligibility threshold (200% FPL) is more generous than most states.

Potential Benefit

$300–$2,000 per year toward energy bills

Who Qualifies

Illinois households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

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