The 2010-2011 Energy Assistance Program

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 be for those who are Senior Citizens, and/or Disabled.

• Later (date to be announced) households where a utility is Physically Disconnected and/or households with children UNDER 5 years of age.

• November 1st 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, Hungarian, Russian, Polish, 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 for all household members 18 and older for the 30 day period prior to application date.

3. Most recent utility bills in their entirety.

4. DHS Medical Card and DHS Assistance Letter.

5. If renter is not responsible for heating, 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