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LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | SANGAMON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES

2833 South Grand Avenue East, Suite C100, Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility

Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline, see website for income limits

Required documents

Copy of Social Security cards for everyone in the household or ITIN for residents who have them (residents without ITIN or SSN can still apply), copy of Photo ID of anyone 18 years old or older that lives in the household, copy of 30-day income (can be current Social Security letter, bank statement, paycheck stubs, and child support or retirement income) this includes Social Security or Supplemental Security Income for any child in the home, if no income, you must fill out completely the Zero Income Form sign and date if for anyone 18 years old or older copy of current gas/electric/propane bill and current disconnect notice (if received) you do not have to have a disconnection notice or be behind on paying your bill to apply, copy of Public Aid printout showing TANF and/or SNAP amounts, if applicable

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/community-resources

Languages

English

Application process

Call or visit the website to set up an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Sangamon County, Illinois

Description

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted October 1 - August 15. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call or go to the website to schedule an appointment.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/07/2025

Data provided by

211 Iowa UWCI

Providing organization

SANGAMON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Provides critical support programs for those in need.