Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Illinois DCEO / CEDA
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in its Chicago, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay energy bills, with payments ranging from $170 to $2,020 per year depending on household size, income, and heating type. The program also includes furnace assistance for repair or replacement. Priority for seniors 60+, disabled, and families with children under 6.
Amount based on household size, income, and heating type
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Chicago, IL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Chicago Home Repair Program Up to $30,000
- Emergency Heating Repair Program Up to $15,000
- Lead Safe Chicago / Lead Abatement Assistance Up to $15,000
- Home Energy Savings Program Up to $5,000 in improvements
Key Details
- Energy bill assistance $170 to $2,020/year
- Income limit: 60% state median income
- Includes furnace repair/replacement assistance
- Priority: seniors 60+, disabled, young children
- Apply at helpillinoisfamilies.com
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Indiana runs LIHEAP as the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), a once-a-year benefit paid directly to your utility company to help with winter heating and electric costs. You apply online through the EAP Connect portal or in person with a Local Service Provider, and there is no single statewide paper form you download and mail in yourself.
Steps to apply
- Confirm your household income is at or below 60 percent of the Indiana state median income (the program publishes a monthly and 3-month income table by household size).
- Open the official IHCDA Energy Assistance Program page at in.gov to confirm the current application window (the season runs roughly October through April and reopens in fall 2026).
- Create an account and complete the application in the EAP Connect online portal at https://ihcda.rhsconnect.com, or contact your county Local Service Provider to apply in person or request a paper application.
- Upload or submit your proof of income, current utility bills or account statements, and a lease or tenant verification statement if utilities are included in your rent.
- Submit the application; your Local Service Provider reviews it, determines eligibility, and pays any approved benefit directly to your utility company.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of income for the most recent period for all household members
- Current utility bills or account statements (heating and electric)
- Lease or Tenant Verification Statement if utilities are included in your rent
- Photo identification and Social Security numbers for household members (as requested by your Local Service Provider)
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026 or until funds exhausted
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Chicago, IL?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $2,020 per year. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Chicago?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Chicago, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Illinois DCEO / CEDA; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-426-4791. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: October 1, 2025 - August 15, 2026 or until funds exhausted.
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