LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION
LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 - April 30; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.
**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.
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Physical Address
1010 West Jefferson, Effingham, IL 62401
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Cal to set up an appointment
Fee
None
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
Eligibility
Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline, see website for income limits
Languages
English
Service area
Moultrie County, Illinois Effingham County, Illinois Clay County, Illinois Shelby County, Illinois Montgomery County, Illinois Fayette County, Illinois Christian County, Illinois
Agency info
C.E.F.S. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION
Provides critical support programs for those in need.