LIHEAP | Shawnee Development Council
Resource Name:LIHEAP | Shawnee Development Council
Shawnee Development Council - Hardin/Pope County
address
1509 Main Street, Rosiclare, IL 62982
Eligibility
Open to older adults (age 60 and older), individuals with a disability, families with children ages 5 and younger, or households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnect date within 7 days, or have less that 25% in their propane tank can begin to apply
Required documents
Proof of income for the last 30 days (paystub, letter showing a fixed income amount (e.g. SSA, VA, DHS benefits) or other proof of documentation for any income source), copy of most recent bill for heating and/or electric bill issued within the last 30 days (if energy is directly paid for), Social Security card or ITIN, residents without an ITIN or SSN can still apply and their local administering agency will advise accordingly, copy of rental agreement (if renting) showing that heating utility(ies) is/are included, the monthly rental amount, and landlord contact information, proof of home ownership and property tax, proof the household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois DHS
Hours
Begins Oct 1-Aug 15, 2027, or until funds run out
(618) 734-0535
Voice
·Main Phone
(618) 524-2941
Voice
·Alternate Number
(618) 285-7071
Voice
·Alternate Number
(618) 833-7431
Voice
·Alternate Number
Application process
Call for appointment
Fees
None
Service area
Alexander County, IL
Hardin County, IL
Johnson County, IL
Massac County, IL
Pope County, IL
Pulaski County, IL
Union County, IL
Energy assistance for eligible low-income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households or for renters if the utility costs are included in their rent, the benefit will be paid directly to the landlord.
If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, approved LIHEAP applicants may be able to apply for furnace repair or replacement.
Last assured
07/10/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Shawnee Development Council
Non-profit Community Action Agency committed to enabling individuals, families, and communities to access the resources they need to accomplish their goals.