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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVICES - LIHEAP-DVP & Weatherization Programs

5812 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659

Eligibility

Most CEDA utility assistance programs determine income eligibility based on the gross income of the household in the last 30 days. The table below can be used to estimate your household’s potential income eligibility: Household Size 30-Day Gross Income 1 $2,265 2 $3,052 3 $3,838 4 $4,625 5 $5,412 6 $6,198 7 $6,985 8 $7,324 Documents Required for Weatherization Program: - Proof of gross income for all household members age 18 and older for the past 30 days - Current copy of gas and electric bills - State issued ID or driver’s license for the head of the household - Proof of social security numbers for all household members: • Social security card • Letter of printout from social security • Any other government-issued identification showing name and • social security number - Proof of home ownership: • Current property tax bill • Current mortgage statement • Recorded deed Weatherization clients must provide annual income to determine eligibility: Household Size Annual Gross Income 1 $27,180 2 $36,620 3 $46,060 4 $55,500 5 $64,940 6 $74,380 7 $83,820 8 $93,260 9 $102,700 10 $112,140

Hours

Online Service Available: 24/7
872-806-2066

Voice - Program Contact Information

https://www.gecnfp.com/

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Click the “Save Time, Apply Online” button to begin step one of the online application for the LIHEAP-DVP program. - Please answer all questions accurately and completely. - You will need to provide social security numbers and income information for your entire household over the past 30 days - After completing this, you will receive an email and a letter from CEDA with your application ID and instructions on how to upload the documentation required to complete step two of your application. - Once everything has been uploaded, CEDA will verify your application with 45 days and communicate your application’s status via mail. Note: Renters will need to submit documentation proving that their light and/or gas bills are included in their rent. If eligible, the benefit will be paid directly to the renter. Also Offers Intake over the phone for applicants who are homebound. Applicants who are unable to complete the application themselves may authorize a proxy to complete the application on their behalf. Any adult in the household can complete the application without any additional paperwork. A non-household member may complete an application if they provide a signed, dated, letter from the head of household authorizing them to complete the application on the household’s behalf. You can apply for the weatherization program by calling a CEDA partner intake site. Locate the site closest to you at www.CEDAorg.net/sites. Documents Required: - Proof of gross income for all household members age 18 and older for the past 30 days - Current copy of gas and electric bills - State issued ID or driver’s license for the head of the household - Proof of social security numbers for all household members: • Social security card • Letter of printout from social security • Any other government-issued identification showing name and • social security number - Proof of home ownership: • Current property tax bill • Current mortgage statement • Recorded deed

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

LiHeap Program: Provides CEDA utility payment assistance to income eligible households based on income from the last 30 days. Weatherization Program: Provides improvements that make buildings more energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run. Improvements may offer: - Sealing drafty areas - Insulating attics, walls, basements, and crawl spaces - Repairing or Replacing heating systems - Enhancing indoor air quality and ventilation

Date of Last Formal Update

07/02/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVICES

Non-profit organization that supports women, minorities, refugees, and immigrants.