Community Action Partnership of
Central Illinois Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance
Program
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) is available for income qualified households
beginning October 2, 2023
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[August 05, 2023]
Lincoln, IL— Community Action Partnership of
Central Illinois, as administrator of the 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/or electric bills and
furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems.
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The
program will begin taking applications on October 2, 2023,
for seniors, the disabled and families with children under the age
of six years. On Wednesday, November 1st, households that are
disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice or
have less than 25% in their propane tank can start applying for
assistance. All other income eligible households can start applying
December 1, 2023. The application end date is now changing to August
15th instead of May 31st. Applications will be taken on a
first-come, first-served basis through August 15, 2024. Households
that receive a one-time benefit may return during this period for a
Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s).
Households must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to
receive a benefit from LIHEAP. 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-$2,430, 2-$3,287, 3-$4,143, 4-5,000. Go
to [Agency website] or
liheapillinois.com to know income limits for households with 5
members and more.
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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 who are part of the priority group are encouraged
to apply when the program opens in October. 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 as well as
through our agency website at www.capcil.info.
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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.
2. Proof of Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members.
Individuals without a SSN or ITIN can still apply and Community
Action Partnership of Central Illinois will advise accordingly.
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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.
Please call Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
Corporate Office 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]
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