LIHEAP
Applications will be taken starting Sept. 1, 2021.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay the winter heating bills of low-income and elderly people. This assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel and type of housing.
Benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in rent.
If you are interested in learning if you qualify, please contact the appropriate agency for your county:
| Jo Daviess County | Carroll and Whiteside counties | Henry County |
| NICAA Freeport Office 815-232-3141 800-883-1111 | Tri-County Rock Falls Office 800-323-5434 | Project Now Kewannee 309-852-456 |
Income guidelines for 2021 Program Year
|
Family Size |
150% 30 Day Income* |
150% Annual Income |
|
1 |
$2,147 |
$25,760 |
|
2 |
$2,903 |
$34,840 |
|
3 |
$3,660 |
$43,920 |
|
4 |
$4,417 |
$53,000 |
|
5 |
$5,173 |
$62,090 |
|
6 |
$5,930 |
$71,160 |
|
7 |
$6,590 |
$79,081 |
|
8 |
$6,737 |
$80,838 |
These figures are based on the 202020 Federal Poverty Guidelines. The state reserves the right to adjust these levels based on the availability of federal appropriations.