Area served:

Coles County

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services.

LIHEAP will provide a one time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills. The

Eligibility: (CHECK WHY APPLY TO YOU)

30 days proof of income

Having a utility bill in an adult household member's name.

Outstanding bill preventing you from getting utilities on in your name

If utilities are included in rent, you may still be eligible for assistance.

Notes:

Leaving a message will not get you an appointment, you must talk with a LIHEAP representative.

One time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills

Amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance program is called LIHEAP. They assist low income people and families with their heating and cooling bills. This program is therefore, a year long program that is available 12 months a year. To qualify for the LIHEAP assistance, you need to qualify. We provide the current Federal Poverty Rates nationwide below.

You are automatically qualified for LIHEAP assistance if you participate in the SNAP food stamps program, TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or the SSI program through Social Security.

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2024

Persons In Family	Earnings (100% Fed Poverty Guideline)
1	$15,060
2	$20,440
3	$25,820
4	$31,200
5	$36,580
6	$41,960
7	$47,340
8	$52,720

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale. When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.

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