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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Empowerment Opportunity Center

360 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Eligibility

Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline, see website for income limits

Required documents

Copy of Social Security cards for everyone in the household or ITIN for residents who have them (residents without ITIN or SSN can still apply), copy of Photo ID of anyone 18 years old or older that lives in the household, copy of 30-day income (can be current Social Security letter, bank statement, paycheck stubs, and child support or retirement income) this includes Social Security or Supplemental Security Income for any child in the home, if no income, you must fill out completely the Zero Income Form sign and date if for anyone 18 years old or older copy of current gas/electric/propane bill and current disconnect notice (if received) you do not have to have a disconnection notice or be behind on paying your bill to apply, copy of Public Aid printout showing TANF and/or SNAP amounts, if applicable
(217) 428-0155

Voice - Main Phone

https://empowerdecatur.org/

Application process

Call to set up an appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Macon County, IL

Description

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) provides assistance with a utility bill. Applications are accepted November 1 – April 30; for elderly or disabled individuals applications are accepted starting October 1. Income must fall within 200% of poverty guideline. Call for an appointment. A letter has been sent to those who may be eligible for early application in August or September.

**This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The program will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. This is a one-time payment to your energy provider.

Providing organization

Empowerment Opportunity Center

Provides critical support programs for those in need.