Assists low-income households by offsetting the rising cost of home energy through direct financial assistance, energy counseling, outreach and education. An overdue bill or disconnect notice is not required to receive LIHEAP assistance once per year. Emergency assistance is available to eligible households whose utility service has been disconnected and for homeowners whose furnace is non-operational or determined unsafe to operate.

• Total household income may not exceed 150% of poverty.
• Client must be customer of record with utility company.
• Client must submit complete documentation of income and proof of Social Security Number.

2009 - 2010 Guidelines from 9/1/09 thru 5/31/10

# of People Living in Household
(Gross income 30 days prior to application date)

• The heating system is reviewed for repair and replacement where it is determined unsafe.

Application for this program are taken on an on going basis at any of the Township General Assistance Offices or directly from DuPage County.

The Township phone numbers are:

• Wayne - 630-231-7173
• Addison - 630-530-8161
• Bloomingdale - 630-529-9993
• Bloomingdale Seniors - 630-529-7794
• Winfield - 630-231-3591
• Milton - 630-668-1616
• Naperville - 630-355-2786
• Downers Grove - 630-719-6610
• York Township - 630-620-2400
• York  Seniors - 630-620-2424
• Lisle - 630-968-2087

The DuPage County's Energy Assistance number is 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email liheap@dupageco.org.