Will County Center for Community Concerns is still accepting Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications through May 31.
Individuals who have not applied for this program and are eligible may visit the WCCCC’s main office at 2455 Glenwood Ave. in Joliet or one of its outreach sites to apply. For eligibility requirements please read below or call our office at 815-722-0722.
In order to be eligible, households must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level to receive a benefit from the LIHEAP Program.
Applicants are required to bring all documents necessary to start the application process.
Required documentation includes: Social Security Cards for everyone in the household, proof of all household income for the previous 30 days (pay stubs, SSA, SSI, child support and unemployment), printouts from other agencies (food stamps, medical card, TANF and general assistance), gas and electric bills, and unemployment & DHS printouts for anyone 18 years or older with no income. Other documents may be needed based on a household’s situation.
Applicants without all required documentation will still have a consultation, during which staff will outline every piece of documentation needed for the applicant’s next visit.
Applications cannot be accepted if any documentation is missing.
The WCCCC meets with applicants Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until the daily sign-in sheet is full.
For information on outreach locations and schedules or for information on what documents are needed to apply, call 815-722-0722 ext. 3 or visit www.wcccc.net.