Utility Payment Application Assistance
Northwest Center 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
3030 North Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm;
Application process
Appointment required, please call agency directly to schedule one.
Eligibility
In order 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
Spanish
Polish
Service area
Cook county, IL
Agency info
Northwest Center
The Northwest Center (formerly the Northwest Side Housing Center) provides housing counseling and community organizing on Chicago's northwest side.