◆ Demo · Citizen intake
LIHEAP Connect State of Illinois
Step 1 · Get started

Let's get you home energy assistance.

This application takes about 12 minutes. You can save your progress and come back anytime. We'll evaluate you for every program you qualify for — LIHEAP, weatherization, emergency furnace, and Community Solar — from a single application.

Where would you like to apply?

We'll route your application to the Community Action Agency that serves your area.
Sangamon County Community Action Agency
Serving Sangamon, Christian, Logan, and Menard counties · Springfield office
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Are you in a heating crisis right now?

We prioritize disconnection notices, no-heat situations, and unsafe heating conditions.

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Step 2 · Household members

Who lives in your home?

List everyone who lives at your address, including children. We use household size to determine your benefit. All information is encrypted and visible only to your caseworker.

Head of household

Required

Head of household

You
Encrypted at rest. Vault-stored.

Other household members 3 added

Member 2 · Spouse

Carlos Hernandez · DOB 03/22/1981 · Male · Wages

Member 3 · Child

Sofia Hernandez · DOB 09/04/2019 · Female · No income

Member 4 · Child

Diego Hernandez · DOB 11/12/2021 · Male · No income
Step 3 · Address & dwelling

Where do you live?

Tell us about your home so we can determine your benefit and any weatherization eligibility.

Service address

Your home

Cooling equipment

Step 4 · Utility accounts

Tell us about your energy bills.

We'll work directly with your utility company so you don't have to wait for a letter in the mail.

Primary utility

Found on the top right of your bill, or in your online account.

Propane or fuel oil

Other benefits you receive

Step 5 · Household income

Last 30 days of household income.

List income for every adult in the household. We check eligibility against the federal LIHEAP threshold and the Illinois 60% State Median Income standard automatically.

You're on track to qualify.

Based on a household of 4 in Sangamon County, you're below the $5,650/month threshold. We'll confirm once you finish.

LIHEAP IHWAP weatherization PIPP eligible Community Solar

Income sources

Source
Member
Monthly
Wages — Construction
Pay stubs · last 30 days
Carlos Hernandez
$ 2,180.00
SSA — Social Security
SSA-1099 · monthly
Maria Hernandez
$ 660.00
Total household monthly income
$ 2,840.00

Zero-income members

Children and adults with no income for the last 30 days.

Sofia Hernandez (age 6) No income — child
Diego Hernandez (age 4) No income — child
Step 6 · Documents

Upload your supporting documents.

Take a photo with your phone, or upload a PDF. We'll verify the documents you've provided automatically.

Required documents

4 of 5 uploaded

Social Security cards

All household members · 4 files · Verified

Most recent power bill

ameren_bill_apr2026.pdf · Verified

Proof of income (last 30 days)

2 pay stubs + SSA letter · Verified

Lease, rent receipt, or proof of ownership

lease_2026.pdf · Verified

Link / Medicaid award letter

Required since you indicated SNAP/Medicaid · Pending
Heads up
Your application can be submitted now and finished later — but it won't be reviewed until all 5 documents are uploaded. We'll send you a reminder.
Step 7 · Additional services

Programs you may also qualify for.

One application, every program. Opt in to whatever's relevant — there's no extra paperwork on your end.

Step 8 · Review & sign

Almost done. Review and sign.

Look over what you've entered. You can edit any section. Then sign electronically and submit.

You qualify for 3 programs.

Estimated benefit: $480–$640/season for LIHEAP, plus weatherization referral and Community Solar enrollment.

✓ LIHEAP ✓ IHWAP weatherization ✓ Solar for All
HouseholdEdit
Head of householdMaria Hernandez
Members4
Veteran in householdNo
AddressEdit
Service addressSpringfield, IL 62701
DwellingApartment (1–4)
Rent / OwnRent · $1,150/mo
UtilityEdit
ProviderAmeren Illinois
ServiceGas & electric
DisconnectionNo
IncomeEdit
Monthly total$ 2,840.00
60% SMI threshold$ 5,650.00
StatusBelow threshold ✓
DocumentsEdit
Uploaded4 of 5
PendingLink card letter
ProgramsEdit
Opted inLIHEAP, IHWAP, Solar

Applicant statement & signature

I certify that the information I have provided is an accurate and complete disclosure. I am a resident of Illinois. I authorize this agency to verify my information with my utility supplier, landlord, and employer for the purpose of program participation in LIHEAP and IHWAP, and to share my usage and bill information with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for the 24 months prior and 12 months after my application for program evaluation. I understand that filing this application does not guarantee assistance. I have received information outlining my appeal rights.

Electronic signature · timestamp will be recorded
Submitted

Your application is in.

A caseworker at Sangamon County CAA will review your application within 3 business days. You'll get an SMS and email when there's an update.

Application IDLH-26-04827
SubmittedApril 28, 2026 · 11:42 AM CT
Routed toSangamon County CAA
ProgramsLIHEAP, IHWAP, Solar
Status In review
A copy has been sent to maria.hernandez@gmail.com and to (217) 555-0184.