Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Program Coordinator: Pepper LaFontaine – 815-338-7752 X132
Program will begin October 1, 2019.
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The McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors 60 and above and people with disabilities beginning October 1, 2019.
LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which either a family receives a one-time, lump-sum payment toward energy bills, or is enrolled in a monthly Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP), as funding allows.
| TIME PERIOD | WHO CAN APPLY? |
| Beginning October 1, 2019 | Seniors 60+, and Disabled Clients |
| Beginning November 1, 2019 | Seniors 60+, Disabled Clients, Families with children under age 6, and anyone with disconnected utility services |
| Beginning December 1, 2019 | Open to all income eligible clients |
GROSS INCOME LIMITS – 30 DAY TIME PERIOD:
FAMILY SIZE/INCOME
- $1561
- $2114
- $2666
- $3219
- $3771
- $4324
How to Obtain Assistance:
Book your appointment online with Appointments Plus either by following the link on our website at www.mchenrycountyhousing.org or directly here: BOOK NOW, or by calling 815/338-7752. The program ends May 31, 2020, or when program funding is exhausted.
Applicants must bring the following documentation with them for the appointment:
- Proof of all income for all household members for the 30 days prior to the day of their appointment (includes, but is not limited to: paycheck stubs, Social Security income, Unemployment, SSI, TANF, General Assistance from Township)
- Current Utility Bills – gas, electric, fuel oil, propane
- Social Security Cards for all Household Members
Note: Depending on circumstances, other documentation may be required
COMED HARDSHIP
The Residential Special Hardship Fund can assist with up to $500 on a past due bill for households with specific hardship situations. Assistance can only be obtained one time every two years. Contact Raquel Lemus at 815/338-7752 OR rlemus@mchenrycountyhousing.org to discuss eligibility and to arrange an appointment. Please review the income limits and the hardship criteria in this document: CLICK HERE
