DuPage County will provide energy assistance funds to help income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane, electric bills, and furnace repairs beginning next month.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers one-time help to income-eligible homeowners and renters. This can help pay energy bills or restore shut off energy services. LIHEAP customers of Nicor Gas will also get a monthly discount on their natural gas bills through the new Low-Income Discount Rates.
DuPage County Community Services will start taking applications Oct. 1 for adults aged 60 or older, individuals with disabilities, families with children under the age of 5, and households that have had their utilities disconnected or have received a disconnection notice. Residents can make an in-person appointment starting Sept. 17 by calling Community Services at (630) 407-6500 or (800) 942-9412. Appointments will begin on Oct. 1. All other income-eligible households can apply starting Nov. 1.
To qualify, household income must be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Income limits can be found online at www.dupagecounty.gov/liheap. To apply, you will need to provide:
- Proof of household income from the past 30 days.
- Social Security Numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for all household members (you can still apply if you don’t have an SSN or ITIN).
- A copy of your current heat and electric bills within the last 30 days.
- If you rent, a copy of your rental agreement that shows utilities are included, the rent amount, and your landlord's contact info.
- Other documents may be needed based on your situation.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through Aug. 15, 2025, or until the funding runs out. Applications will be accepted at DuPage County Community Services, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, and at the following offices:
- Access DuPage/DuPage Health Coalition – 511 Thornhill Drive, Unit C, Carol Stream; (630) 510-8720
- Addison Township – 401 Addison Road, Addison; (630) 530-8161
- Bloomingdale Township – 123 Rosedale Ave, Bloomingdale; (630) 529-7715
- Downers Grove Township – 4340 Prince St., Downers Grove; (630) 719-6610
- Lisle Township – 4711 Indiana Ave., Lisle; (630) 968-2087
- Loaves & Fishes – 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville; (630) 355-3663
- Naperville Township – 139 Water St., Naperville; (630) 355-2444
- People's Resource Center – 201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton; (630) 682-5402
- Wayne Township – 27W031 North Ave., West Chicago; (630) 231-7140
- West Suburban Community Pantry – 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, #118, Woodridge; (630) 512-9921
- Winfield Township – 130 Arbor Ave., West Chicago; (630) 231-3573
- Milton Township – 1492 N. Main St., Wheaton; (630) 653-5220
- York Township – 1052 S. Meyers Road, Lombard; (630) 627-3354
For more information, visit www.dupagecounty.gov/liheap.