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Utility Bill Application Assistance - Valley Kingdom Ministries International - Valley Kingdom Community Development

5217 West 149th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Eligibility

To be eligible for these services individuals must meet certain household size and 30-day gross income requirements, please refer to guidelines below or call agency for assistance determining eligibility.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:. Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;. Households with a person living with a disability;. Families with children aged 5 and under;. Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.Please note that residents of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) units and subsidized rent units, as well as residents whose heating bill is included in their rent by their landlord may also apply for LIHEAP, so long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.2025-26 Eligibility GuidelinesFamily Size 30-Day Gross Income1 $3,3322 $4,357 3 $5,382 4 $6,407 5 $7,432 6 $8,457 7 $8,649 8 $8,842

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm Thu 12:00pm - 7:00pm Sun 9:00am - 12:00pm Sundays are available by appointment only.

Languages

English

Application process

Please call agency to confirm if an appointment is needed or if walk-ins are accepted. Sundays are confirmed by appointment only.

Fees

Free

Service area

Cook County, IL

Description

Valley Kingdome Community Development provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Valley Kingdom Ministries International

Valley Kingdom Ministries International (VKMI) is a church-based organization providing food pantry distribution, and benefits enrollment assistance to their local community. They also serve as a CEDA partner intake site.