Energy Assistance Programs Available to Wheeling Township Residents

Wheeling Township residents seniors age 60 and up, and those receiving Social Security Disability and SSI benefits are now able to schedule appointments for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The LIHEAP program provides financial assistance for income-qualified families to cover the cost of
heating bills. Assistance comes in the form of a grant payment made directly to the utility
company for those in danger of being without heat during the winter months. Priority periods are:

October 1: The priority period begins for seniors, and the disabled receiving Social Security
Disability and SSI benefits. November 2: The priority period begins for households with one or
more disconnected utilities, and that have children ages 5 and under. December 1: All low-income
households in Wheeling Township are eligible to apply for LIHEAP.

Required documentation includes: 1) proof of current 30-day gross income of all household
members, 2) a copy of the most recent heat and electric bills, 3) proof of social security numbers for
all household members, and if applicants are renting and utilities are included in the rent, 4) the
rental agreement that states utilities are included in the rent, and landlord contact information.

Furnace assistance is also available for homeowners [renters are not eligible] who are approved for
LIHEAP, and who have heating systems that are not operational or have been red-tagged by their
utility company. Income guidelines for 2017-2018 are as follows:

A variety of documentation is required to apply for LIHEAP. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, please call the Wheeling Township General Assistance Department at 847-259-7730.

About Wheeling Township
Wheeling Township provides a wide variety of services and giving programs for in-need families
living in the Township. These include financial assistance for income-qualified residents,
transportation for the elderly and disabled, a food pantry, Meals on Wheels, a mobile dental clinic,
back-to-school supply drives, holiday giving programs, and more. The Assessor’s office assists
homeowners with the filing of property tax extensions and appeals, as well as handles issues and
complaints, while the Clerk’s office is available for voter registration and election information.
Additionally, Wheeling Township maintains five miles of unincorporated roads, and the historic
cemetery located within the Township’s borders.

There are currently more than 155,000 residents that live in Wheeling Township, in all or part of the
following communities: Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Northbrook,
Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows and Wheeling. Wheeling Township is bordered on the north by
Lake Cook Road, by Wilke Road on the west, Central Road on the south, and the Des Plaines
River on the east. For more information, please visit wheelingtownship.com.