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Illinois Weatherization
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Welcome to IHWAP!
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Short Description
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help reduce the energy costs for low income households by making their homes more energy efficient.  For Program Years 2010-2012, this effort is being augmented by increased funding through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Energy conservation actions that can be funded through IHWAP include:
• Air sealing
• Attic and wall insulation
• Furnace repair and replacement
• Electric base load reduction (lighting and refrigerator, and
• Window and door weatherization
A maximum of $7,500 can be spent on each eligible client’s home for energy-related weatherization and repair work.
 
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Am I Eligible?

Unlike LIHEAP, a household whose income is 200% of the federal poverty level may be eligible to receive IHWAP assistance.  The chart below provides income eligibility requirements. 
Family Size    Annual Income
  $21,780
  29,420
  37,060
  44,700
  52,340
  59,980
For Each Additional Member Add    7,640

How Do I Apply?
Contact your local Community Action Agency to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP.  Locate the Community Action Agency nearest you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Weatherization Success Stories

Weatherization State Plan

For additional assistance, please feel free to call the Energy Assistance Hotline at (877) 411-9276.
 

 
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