Utility Bill Application Assistance - Metropolitan Asian Family Services - Niles
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) 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.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
9015 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Fax
(847) 824-9415
Application process
Please call agency to confirm if an appointment is needed or if walk-ins are accepted. (773) 465-3105 is the number for the Chicago office location, and (847) 824-9414 is the number for the Niles office location.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
To be eligible for these services individuals must meet certain household size and 30-day gross income requirements, please refer to guidelines below or call agency for assistance determining eligibility.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:. Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;. Households with a person living with a disability;. Families with children aged 5 and under;. Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.Please note that residents of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) units and subsidized rent units, as well as residents whose heating bill is included in their rent by their landlord may also apply for LIHEAP, so long as they meet the other eligibility requirements.2025-26 Eligibility GuidelinesFamily Size 30-Day Gross Income1 $3,3322 $4,357 3 $5,382 4 $6,407 5 $7,432 6 $8,457 7 $8,649 8 $8,842
Languages
Spanish
Hindi
Polish
Romanian
Creole
French
Service area
Cook County, IL
Agency info
Metropolitan Asian Family Services
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides comprehensive and integrated social services to the immigrant populations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, and European countries. Universal Metro Asian Services (UMAS) is a subsidiary of MAFS focusing on Home Care Services.