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Public-service announcement: DuPage County details LIHEAP help, application steps
Summary
DuPage County Community Services recorded an announcement describing LIHEAP eligibility, the documents needed to apply, contact options including (630) 407-6500 and 211, an application deadline of Aug. 15 or until funds run out, and an emergency furnace program for homeowners. Interpreter services are available.
DuPage County Community Services recorded a public-service announcement outlining assistance available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The announcement said eligible residents can receive help paying natural gas and electric bills and can get advice on reducing utility costs. Staff listed required documentation for each household member applying: proof of gross income for the past 30 days (for example, pay stubs or a Social Security award letter), the most recent natural gas or electric bill, and a Social Security card or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Listeners were told that more documents may be required, and were directed to the county’s LIHEAP webpage for program details and income guidelines. Contact options provided were DuPage County Community Services at (630) 407-6500, calling 211, or emailing the community services programs office at csprograms@dupagecounty.gov. Staff said office hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The announcement said applications are accepted until Aug. 15 or until funds are depleted. It also noted that homeowners with nonworking or unsafe furnaces may be eligible for an emergency furnace program and encouraged people to contact Community Services for assistance connecting to that program. Interpreter services were offered for those who need them.
The recording closed by thanking listeners and repeating that residents can call 211 or visit the county LIHEAP webpage to find partner agencies that can help with applications.
