LIHEAP Energy Program is over for Winter 2007-2008

Too often low-income households have to choose between paying utility bills or paying for other essentials.  LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay for energy services. 

In conjunction with the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) and LIHEAP, EAA is currently providing help to low-income individuals, families and seniors who are having difficulties paying their utility bills.

A priority period starting:

• September 1st will ONLY be for those who are Senior Citizens and/or Disabled.

• October 1st, also households where a utility has been disconnected, and

• November 1, 2007 every income qualifying individual or family can come to apply for Energy Assistance. 

Applications are taken at our office Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.  Our multilingual staff speaks English, Spanish, Romanian, Russian, Polish, Lithuanian, and Ukrainian

Income Limits (information may change prior to program starting)

Documentation Required

1. Hard copy proof of Social Security Numbers for ALL members of Household.

2. Proof of income from all household members for the 30 day period prior to application date.

3. Most recent utility bills in their entirety.

4. DHS Medical Card OR DHS Assistance Letter.

5. If renter is not responsible for heating, starting this year, rent receipts will not be accepted anymore.  A copy of the lease will be necessary.

For program details regarding this program see the Energy Assistance  page.

Contact Information

Telephone
       773-342-5868
FAX
       773-342-5533
Postal address
       2827 W. Division St. Chicago, Illinois 60622
Email:
     webmail@eaachicago.org