Corporación de Oportunidades Económicas CEFS
Calle Banker del Sur 1805
Effingham IL 62401
217.342.2193
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
El programa LIHEAP se abrió el 1 de octubre de 2024. ComunÃquese con la oficina local de extensión de CEFS en su condado para programar una cita.
El programa LIHEAP se abrió el 1 de octubre de 2024. ComunÃquese con la oficina local de extensión de CEFS en su condado para programar una cita.
DO NOT SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IF YOU ARE…
Disconnected from your electric service,
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If you are 25% or less on a delivered fuel and cannot get a delivery on your own,
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Trying to move into a new address, and you have an old bill.​
Call your county’s CEFS outreach office to make an appointment.
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LIHEAP assistance for program year 2026.​
October 1, 2025, is open to:
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Older adults (60+) and Disabled
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Families with children 5 and under (must have proof of age)
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Disconnected households and imminent threat (all groups)
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November 3, 2025, is open to:
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General population
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Program year 2026 will run October 1, 2025 to August 15, 2026 or until funding is exhausted.
Para más información:
Corporación de Oportunidades Económicas CEFS
Montón de vida
Apartado Postal 928
Effingham, Illinois 62401
217-342-2193 extensión 127
EnvÃenos un correo electrónico a cefs@cefseoc.org
o comunÃquese con su Oficina de Extensión CEFS local
De lunes a viernes de 8:30 a 16:30 horas.
Help with utility bills
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LIHEAP provides:
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Direct Vendor Payment – a one-time benefit, paid directly to the utility company(s) for eligible households
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Reconnection Assistance - help for households that are disconnected from their utilities or are within 7 days of shut off. This also includes households that use a delivered fuel source who are below 25% in their tank and have been refused delivery on credit.
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Cash Benefit – a one-time payment for eligible renters whose utilities are included in their rent.
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Emergency Furnace - repair or replacement of furnace for eligible homeowners.
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PIPP - Percentage of Income Payment Plan is a benefit choice for participating Ameren customers. Due to funding, there will be NO new PIPP enrollments.
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Funding for LIHEAP is provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services and by the State of Illinois. More information is available at www.liheapillinois.com.
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Click the Your Rights button below to find information on appeals.
DIRECTRICES DE INGRESOS DE LIHEAP 2024
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Guidelines effective 7/1/2025
El programa Vecinos cálidos/Amigos geniales de Ameren también puede brindar asistencia únicamente a los clientes de Ameren.
WARM NEIGHBORS/COOL FRIENDS INCOME GUIDELINES 2025
