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Last Day to Apply for LIHEAP this program year is Thursday August 15, 2024 – Assisting Southernmost Illinois Residents with Heating Expenses

/ WMOK


The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months).

Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.

Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible.

Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level.

More on LIHEAP

Learn about the Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program

To speak directly with a representative of Shawnee Development Council regarding what programs you may be eligible for call the Massac County Office at (618) 524-2941

 

Last Fall as this year’s program got underway, WMOK spoke with Stephanie Eskridge of Shawnee Development to hear more about LIHEAP and their multitude of other programs.  Hear our full discussion in the Soundcloud player below:

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