Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program
To help protect Illinois residents from the dangers with summer heat, Governor Blagojevich has authorized the use of up to $10 million for a summer electricity
bill payment assistance program if necessary. As part of the campaign, low income residents can apply for assistance with their summer energy bills starting July 7.
LIHEAP will make electricity bill payments on behalf of seniors, the disabled, families with very young children, and people with medical conditions that would be aggravated by extreme heat.
LIHEAP is a state- and federally-funded energy assistance program that assists households with incomes of up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,282 and a family of four can with an income of $2,614. Payments will be paid directly to the household's electric utility.
LIHEAP applications are processed through a network of 35 community action agencies throughout the state. These agencies accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis from eligible households.
Households interested in applying for summer assistance should check back here periodically for more information. A complete listing of LIHEAP's local administrating agencies and additional information about the grant program are available at www.liheapillinois.com, or by calling the toll-free "Keep Cool Illinois" hotline at 877-411-9276 during business hours, Monday through Friday.
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