The Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC), as administrator of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is pleased to announce that FUNDS ARE STILL AVAILABLE to assist income-eligible households with their winter utility bills.
The program is available to all income eligible Will County households. Households must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level to receive a benefit from the LIHEAP Program. Benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent.
Applicants are required to bring ALL documents necessary to start the application process. Applicants without all required documentation will still have a consultation, during which we will outline every piece of documentation needed at your next visit to have an application taken. Again, no applications can be accepted if any documentation is missing.
Applications will be taken at Will County Center for Community Concerns located at 2455 Glenwood Ave, Joliet IL 60435, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or until the daily sign-in sheet is full (whichever comes first). Applications will also be taken at various locations throughout the Will County area. Please call the Will County Center for Community Concerns at (815)722-0722 or visit our website at www.wcccc.net for outreach locations and schedules, and for information on what documents are needed to apply.
To submit an application you MUST bring ALL documentation required:
1. Social Security Cards for everyone in the household
2. Income for the last 30 days starting with the application date for members 18 years and older (ex. Pay stubs, SSA, SSI, child support, and Unemployment)
3. Printouts from other agencies (ex. Food stamps, medical card, TANF, and General Assistance)
4. Gas/Electric Bills
5. Proof of age (ID or birth certificate) if eligibility is based on age at the time of application
Other documents may be needed based on your household situation. If you have questions regarding this please call our office.
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LHEAP funding still assistance available for Will County residents
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