<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1luMIQ_0viUrkTr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1luMIQ_0viUrkTr00" width="1500" height="844" >QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program has announced that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems.The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time benefits to income eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service.Households situated inin Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler Counties are able to apply for LIHEAP.The program will begin taking applications on October 1 for:<ul><li>Older adults (60 years +)</li><li>Individuals with a disability</li><li>Families with children five and under</li><li>Households that are disconnected from their utilities</li><li>Have a disconnection notice or have less than 25% in their propane tank</li></ul>All other income eligible households can start applying November 1.Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis through August 15, 2025, or until funding is exhausted.Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the program year for a Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s), if needed.Households must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to receive a benefit from LIHEAP.The 30-day income guidelines for LIHEAP are based on Federal Poverty Guidelines, State Median Income and the number of persons living in the household. The income guidelines are as follows:<ul><li>1- $2,510</li><li>2- $3,407</li><li>3- $4,303</li><li>4- $5,200</li></ul>Click here or here to learn more about income limits for households with five members or more.Applications will be taken at these offices:<ul><li>Adams County office located at 706 Maine, Quincy; 217-224-8171</li><li>Brown County office at 206 SW Cross Mt Sterling; 217-773-3141</li><li>Pike County office at 120 S Madison in Pittsfield; 217-285-5424</li><li>Schuyler County at 220 W Washington St Rushville at 217-322-6916</li></ul>To submit an application, you must submit all documentation required:<ol><li>Proof of gross income from all household members for the prior 30-day period beginning with the date of application.</li><li>For all customers new to LIHEAP, and/or for new household members of previous customers, proof of Social Security numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for all household members. Individuals without a SSN or ITIN can still apply and Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials will advise accordingly.</li><li>A copy of current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days.</li><li>A copy of rental agreement (if renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact.</li><li>Other documents may be needed based on your household situation. If you have questions regarding this, please call the office.</li></ol>Beginning October 1, 2024 income eligible LIHEAP customers of Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas will receive a monthly discount on their natural gas bill through the new Low Income Discount Rates.</div></body>

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QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program has announced that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance...