LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT
Assists low-income homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. Assistance is based on household income, size, type of fuel and type of housing. Application period is from October 1-August 31 for elderly and disabled households and November 1-August 31 for the rest of the households. Persons applying must meet 200% poverty guidelines.
LIHEAP also offers a crisis program that may be able to assist homeowners who are with no heat or limited heat. The furnace component for crisis runs October 1-April 30th.
Categories
Physical Address
334 Industrial Avenue, Albion, IL 62806
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5 pm; Food pantry hours Wed 8:30 am-10 am and 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Voice
Application process
Call to set up an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
Income verification for the 30 days preceding the application date, or for the past 12 months/current tax return proceeding the application date for everyone in the household that is 18 and older, social security cards for everyone in the household, most current heat and electric bill, if heat is included in rent, a statement from the landlord or a copy of the lease showing this is included
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines and be a Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne or White County resident
Languages
English
Service area
White County, Illinois Edwards County, Illinois Wayne County, Illinois Saline County, Illinois Hamilton County, Illinois Gallatin County, Illinois Wabash County, Illinois
Agency info
WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT
Provides critical support programs for those in need.