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Utility Bills Weighing You Down? We've Got Your Back.
We understand how important your utilities are in creating a safe and comfortable home for you and your family. That’s why we work hard to provide the help you need to offset the rising utility cost. With CEDA’s Utility Assistance Programs, you can take comfort knowing there’s help with your gas, electric, and water bills, as well as repairing or replacing your heating system.
CEDA’s LIHEAP programs
CEDA’s LIHEAP programs offer heating and electricity assistance through the DVP and PIPP Programs to income eligible households. DVP issues a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility accounts. Assistance is available to help households with their heating (natural gas, oil, or propane), and/or electric bills. Cash payments are also available to eligible renters who do not have heating bills because their energy costs are included in the rent. PIPP enrolls you in a budget bill program that provides a monthly benefit toward your bill and offers the opportunity for past due balance forgiveness.
The LIHEAP Program has ended.
The application period will resume October 1, 2025.
Am I Eligible?
Households with a 30-day gross income that is at or below 200% of the poverty level. CEDA, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program, is assisting ALL income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems.
Family Size | 30 Day Income |
1 | $2,510 |
2 | $3,407 |
3 | $4,303 |
4 | $5,200 |
5 | $6,097 |
6 | $6,993 |
7 | $7,890 |
What Do I Need?
For each household member, please have the following documents ready to confirm eligibility:
- Social Security Numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members. If you do not have a SSN or ITIN, a Partner InTake Site can help you with your application.
- Proof of Income over the last 30 days including paystub, check or copy of check showing fixed income amount (e.g., SSA, VA, DHS benefits) or other documentation of income source.
- Original or copy of utility bill(s), copy of the most recent heating and electric bills or your lease agreement if your heating utility is included in your rent.
Check Your Application Status
Upon successfully submitting your household details online, you will receive an email and a letter from CEDA with your LIHEAP application ID and application date, confirmation of your household information and instructions on how to check your application status. CEDA will determine eligibility within 30 days of your application date and will notify you by mail. Check your status anytime at www.CEDAorg.net/LIHEAPStatus.
All programs are FREE. There is no fee to apply for assistance. Utility assistance programs are funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and/or utility vendors.
Share the Warmth
The Peoples Gas Share the Warmth program provides up to $200 towards the past due balance of your Peoples Gas bill.
CEDA’s LIHEAP programs
CEDA’s LIHEAP programs offer heating and electricity assistance through the DVP and PIPP Programs to income eligible households. DVP issues a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility accounts. Assistance is available to help households with their heating (natural gas, oil, or propane), and/or electric bills. Cash payments are also available to eligible renters who do not have heating bills because their energy costs are included in the rent. PIPP enrolls you in a budget bill program that provides a monthly benefit toward your bill and offers the opportunity for past due balance forgiveness.
The LIHEAP Program has ended.
The application period will resume October 1, 2025.
Am I Eligible?
Households with a 30-day gross income that is at or below 200% of the poverty level. CEDA, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program, is assisting ALL income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems.
Family Size | 30 Day Income |
1 | $2,510 |
2 | $3,407 |
3 | $4,303 |
4 | $5,200 |
5 | $6,097 |
6 | $6,993 |
7 | $7,890 |
What Do I Need?
For each household member, please have the following documents ready to confirm eligibility:
- Social Security Numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members. If you do not have a SSN or ITIN, a Partner InTake Site can help you with your application.
- Proof of Income over the last 30 days including paystub, check or copy of check showing fixed income amount (e.g., SSA, VA, DHS benefits) or other documentation of income source.
- Original or copy of utility bill(s), copy of the most recent heating and electric bills or your lease agreement if your heating utility is included in your rent.
Check Your Application Status
Upon successfully submitting your household details online, you will receive an email and a letter from CEDA with your LIHEAP application ID and application date, confirmation of your household information and instructions on how to check your application status. CEDA will determine eligibility within 30 days of your application date and will notify you by mail. Check your status anytime at www.CEDAorg.net/LIHEAPStatus.
All programs are FREE. There is no fee to apply for assistance. Utility assistance programs are funded through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and/or utility vendors.
Share the Warmth
The Peoples Gas Share the Warmth program provides up to $200 towards the past due balance of your Peoples Gas bill.
Chicago Utility Billing Relief Program for Homeowners
For City of Chicago residents, the Utility Billing Relief program offers a 50% reduction of the water rate, sewer rate, and water-sewer tax on your City of Chicago utility bill. The UBR program also offers the opportunity for complete debt forgiveness on your City of Chicago utility account. If you are a homeowner residing in a single-family home, two-flat, or three-flat, you may be eligible for assistance. We encourage all qualified homeowners to apply whether you are current or behind on your water bill payments.
LIHEAP Furnace Assistance
CEDA’s LIHEAP Furnace Assistance program offers vouchers to qualified homeowners to repair or replace broken heating systems, such as furnaces and boilers. If you reside in a single-family home, a building of up to 4 units, or a condo, you may be eligible for assistance.
The LIHEAP Program has ended. The application period will resume October 1, 2025.
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