LIHEAP | SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Open to the following: - Older adults (age 60 and older) - Individuals with a disability - Families with children ages 5 and younger - Household 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 - Any person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement

- Proof of income for the last 30 days (paystub, check 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 insurance - Proof the household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois DHS

Begins Oct 1, 2024 to Aug 15, 2025, or until funds run out (All locations are now taking appointments) Call for information