Emergency Assistance - Utilities | Capital Township
Resource Name:Emergency Assistance - Utilities | Capital Township
Capital Township
address
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703
Eligibility
Open to township residents with shutoff notice or already disconnected, Legal resident of the United States, Resident of area served, Must have verifiable income for applicant (or spouse if married)
Required documents
Items needed to apply for emergency utility assistance include, Disconnect notice in applicant's name at current address, Proof of last 30 days income and proof of ongoing income, Social Security cards for everyone in household, Lease or statement from landlord dated in the last 30 days, Photo ID all adults in household
Hours
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Intake for assistance programs Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-11 am, 1:30 pm-4 pm
(217) 753-6800
Voice
·Alternate Number
(217) 525-1736
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Call for an application
Fees
None
Service area
Chatham, IL
New Berlin, IL
Springfield, IL
Provides help to reconnect CWLP or Ameren Illinois service at current address or stop a disconnection. May be eligible for a $300 grant ($400 if applicant has children, if service has been disconnected).
Last assured
06/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Capital Township
Provides emergency and general assistance when funds are available to qualified residents of Capital Township, IL.