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?
Are you in a heating crisis right now?
We prioritize disconnection notices, no-heat situations, and unsafe heating conditions.
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
RequiredHead of household
YouOther household members 3 added
Member 2 · Spouse
Member 3 · Child
Member 4 · Child
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
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
Propane or fuel oil
Other benefits you receive
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.
Income sources
Zero-income members
Children and adults with no income for the last 30 days.
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 uploadedPrograms you may also qualify for.
One application, every program. Opt in to whatever's relevant — there's no extra paperwork on your end.
Almost done. Review and sign.
Look over what you've entered. You can edit any section. Then sign electronically and submit.
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.
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.