McHenry County Housing Authority

The 2024 LIHEAP program will start on October 2nd, 2023. Please schedule your appointment during the correct priority periods shown below. You will not be able to schedule more than 60 days out.
***If you are self-employed, please call 815-308-6057 to make your appointment***

PRIORITY PERIOD	WHO CAN APPLY?
OCTOBER 2023	Seniors (60+) Households receiving disability income Households with children aged 6 and under
NOVEMBER 2023	Households that have a current disconnect notice or are disconnected And All October priority period households
DECEMBER 2023	All households are welcome to apply

All appointments will be over the phone. We will call you from an 815-308 phone number at your appointment time. Please be sure to answer your phone.
For the 2024 program year, households and individuals who have gross incomes that are less than the following maximums, for the last thirty days, may apply for LIHEAP.

LIHEAP INCOME LIMITS
FAMILY SIZE	30 DAY GROSS INCOME
1	$2,430.00
2	$3,287.00
3	$4,143.00
4	$5,000.00
5	$5,587.00
6	$6,713.00

Applicants must have the following documentation with them during their phone appointment:

1. Proof of all gross income for all household members over the age of 18, for the 30 days prior to the day of and including their appointment date (includes, but is not limited to: paycheck stubs, Social Security income, Unemployment, SSI, TANF, General Assistance from Township, pension, child support)

2. Current Utility Bills -gas, electric, fuel oil, propane

3. Social Security Cards for all household members

Note: Depending on circumstances, other documentation may be required

If you qualify, then you may continue on to make an appointment. Please allow 30-45 minutes, depending on your family size, for your telephone appointment.