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 309-852-4565 |
Income guidelines
|
Family Size |
150% 30 Day Income* |
150% Annual Income |
|
1
|
$1,508 |
$18,090 |
|
2
|
$2,030 |
$24,360 |
|
3
|
$2,553 |
$30,630 |
|
4
|
$3,075 |
$36,900 |
|
5
|
$3,598 |
$43,170 |
|
6
|
$4,120 |
$49440 |