Community Action Partnership of
Central Illinois Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance
Program
LIHEAP is available for ALL income
qualified households beginning September 1, 2022
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[August 18, 2022]
LINCOLN
- The Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois, as
administrator of the Home Energy Assistance Program in DeWitt,
Logan, Mason, Menard, and Piatt Counties, is pleased to announce
that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with
their natural gas, propane and electric bills and furnace
assistance.
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The program will begin September 1, 2022
for all income-eligible households. Applications will be taken on a
first-come, first-served basis through May 31, 2023. There will be
no priority groups this program year. Households in need are
encouraged to apply.
Households must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to
receive a benefit from the LIHEAP Program. The 30-day income
guidelines for LIHEAP are based on Federal Poverty Guidelines, State
Median Income and the number of persons living in the household. The
income guidelines are as follows: 1-$2,265, 2-$3,052, 3-$3,838,
4-4,625. Go to www.capcil.info to know income limits for households
with 5 members and more.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides
one-time benefits to income eligible homeowners and renters to help
with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service. Propane
customers are encouraged to apply when the program opens in
September to take greater advantage of lower propane prices. Propane
prices typically increase during the winter months so by applying
early propane customers will see their LIHEAP benefit go further.
Applications will be taken at the DeWitt, Logan, Mason, Menard, and
Piatt County Community Action offices and through our agency website
at www.capcil.info.
To submit an application, you MUST
submit ALL documentation required:
1. Proof of gross income from all household members for the prior
30-day period beginning with the date of application.
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2. Proof of Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members. Individuals without an
SSN or ITIN can still apply, and Community Action Partnership of Central
Illinois will advise accordingly.
3. A copy of current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days.
4. A copy of rental agreement (if renting) showing that utilities are included,
the monthly rental amount and landlord contact.
5. Other documents may be needed based on your household situation. If you have
questions regarding this, please call our office.
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Water and sewer cost assistance is available this year in the Low Income
Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). You can apply for water and sewer
assistance on the same application as LIHEAP. Bring your water bill(s) with you
to your LIHEAP appointment. Help with arrearages is available as well as rate
reduction assistance of $100-$400, depending upon your income level. Prior year
recipients are eligible to re-apply.
Please call Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois at 217-732-2159 for
outreach locations and schedules, and for information on what documents are
needed to apply and different ways to submit your application.
[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois] |