Orland Park To Host Energy Assistance Fair for Seniors and Disabled

Orland Park's Office of Special Services will hold its Energy Assistance Fair for Seniors and the Disabled on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Orland Park Civic Center from 9am until 2pm.

Representatives from the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County will be present and attendees may apply for financial assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Attendees can learn about payment programs and steps needed to prevent service disconnections or how to get reconnected. Energy saving tips and how to save on utility bills will be available.

Documents needed to apply include proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day period to the application date; current copy of heat and electric bills if applicants pay for their home energy. The bill must show rates and meter readings and the bills must have been issued within the past 30 days. Proof of social security numbers of all household members. If a household member receives TANF, applicants must bring his/her medical eligibility card.

Applicants whose utilities are included in the rent must bring proof of a rental agreement stating monthly rent amount, that utilities are included and include the landlord contact information. Rent costs must be greater than 30 percent of household gross income for 30 days prior to the application.

Those attending the fair should bring their most current utility bills, including ComEd and Nicor; current state identification for all household members; social security or SSI benefit statements; unemployment compensation statements; pension checks; annuity statements; VA benefit; DHS benefit; check stubs for 30-day period and rent receipts or mortgage statements.