The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay the winter heating bills of low-income and elderly people. This assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel and type of housing.

Benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in rent.

The LIHEAP program begins Sept. 1, 2022 for all income-eligible households. Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis through May 31, 2023 or until funding is exhausted. There are no priority groups for this program year. Households in need are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in learning if you qualify, please contact the appropriate agency for your county:

Jo Daviess County Carroll and Whiteside counties Henry County
NICAA
Freeport Office
815-232-3141
800-883-1111
Tri-County
Rock Falls Office
800-323-5434
Project Now
Kewannee
309-852-4565

 

LIHEAP INCOME LEVELS

FAMILY SIZE 30 DAY INCOME ANNUAL INCOME
1 $2,430 $29,160
2 $3,287 $39,440
3 $4,143 $49,720
4 $5,000 $60,000
5 $/5,857 $70,280
6 $6,713 $80,560
7 $7,570 $90,840
8 $7,775 $93,298

Program Year 2024 Income Guidelines are based on Federal Poverty Guidelines and State Median Income. The state reserves the right to adjust these levels based on the availability of federal funds.

For more information, visit the Illinois Department of Commerce's Community Action Agencies page.