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Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program
Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us

Program Description

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low income residents save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Illinois.

If you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization services.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To apply for weatherization services, contact the agency provider in your area. For the list of agency providers, go to:
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Community+Action+Agencies/

Information on the application process can be found at:
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Illinois+Weatherization/

Program Contact Information

For more information about this Weatherization program, please go to: http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Illinois+Weatherization/