Utility Payment Application Assistance
Chinese American Service League provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Peoples Gas Share the Warmth (Chicago residents only), City of Chicago Utility Billing Relief (UBR) (Chicago residents only), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.Beginning October 1, 2024, applications will re-open for the following eligible individuals and households: Older adults (age 60 and older), individuals with a disability, households with at least one child age 5 years and under, households that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnect date within 7 days or have less than 25% in their propane tank. On November 1, 2024, all other income-eligible households can start applying for LIHEAP assistance.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
2141 South Tan Court, Chicago, IL 60616
Voice
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm;
Application process
Please call an office locations to make an appointment.
Eligibility
To be eligible for these services you must meet certain household income eligibility requirements. Please call the agency directly to determine if you are eligible.2023 Income Guidelines30-day Gross Income based on household size: 1 - $2,430; 2 - $3,287; 3 - $4,143; 4 - $5,000; 5 - $5,857; 6 - $6,713; 7 - $7,570; 8 - $7,775. If your household size is larger, please call agency for more information
Languages
Toishanese
Mandarin
English
Cantonese
Service area
Cook county, IL
Agency info
Chinese American Service League
Chinese American Service League (CASL) serves as a comprehensive social service agency in the Midwest dedicated to serving the needs of Chinese and Asian Americans, as well as other Americans who are in need. We provide culturally and linguistically competent services through our Chinese and Spanish bilingual staff. CASL welcomes all clients and families and provides child services, senior services, employment and training services, behavioral health services, Alzheimer's and dementia screening and interventions, holistic case management, legal services, and housing and financial education, and citizenship and immigration services.