IL LIHEAP + ComEd / Nicor Energy Assistance

Administered by IL Department of Commerce / Utilities · illinoisenergyassistance.org

Illinois LIHEAP helps low-income households pay energy bills. ComEd and Nicor Gas both have separate low-income assistance programs that stack with state LIHEAP.

Eligibility requirements

✓IL resident
✓Income ≤200% FPL for LIHEAP
✓Responsible for energy costs

Insider tip

Apply for IL LIHEAP through the Community Action Agency in your county — they process faster than the state portal. Then separately apply to ComEd's CARE program and Nicor's Sharing Program for additional help.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at illinoisenergyassistance.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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