By Sangamon Sun |
Oct 4, 2024
Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are now open. This program provides financial assistance to eligible households for natural gas, propane, electricity bills, and furnace aid. Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2025, or until funds run out. Last year, over 333,000 households benefited from LIHEAP with an average support of over $724 per household. Residents can apply at helpillinoisfamilies.com or call 1-833-711-0374 for multilingual assistance.