- Older adults ages 60 and older - Individuals with a disability - Families with children ages 5 and younger - Household that are disconnected from their utilities/energy vendors, have a disconnect date within 7 days, or have less that 25% in their propane tank can begin to apply - Any person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement

- Proof of income for the last 30 days (paystub, check showing a fixed income amount including SSA, VA, DHS benefits) or other proof of documentation for any income source - Copy of most recent bill for heating and/or electric bill issued within the last 30 days (if energy is directly paid for) - Social Security card or ITIN residents without an ITIN or SSN can still apply and their local administering agency will advise accordingly - Copy of rental agreement (if renting) showing that heating utility(ies) are included, the monthly rental amount, and landlord contact information - Proof of home ownership and insurance - Proof the household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois DHS

Seasonal Oct 1, 2025-Aug 15, 2026 or until funding is exhausted