We will be accepting applications soon for low income families for the 2022-2023 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The applications will be accepted by appointment only at Vernon Township beginning October 18, 2022. Appointment times vary. We will continue to take appointments as long as the grant money is available.
Please call 847-634-4600 to schedule an appointment.
Required Documents
Please bring original documents for the following (no copies):
Current electric and gas bill (if you pay gas). Utility bill must be in applicant's name or name of head of household and within 30 days of appointment date
Rental lease or Lake County Housing Agreement
Social Security card for each member of the household
Proof of income for the last 30 days, i.e. wages, Social Security, SSI, unemployment, child support or any other source of income. Acceptable income documentation:
2022 to 2023 Social Security award letter
AABD letter, if receiving
Unemployment - copy of payment detail screen
Current bank statement showing direct deposit
Pay check stubs
Medicaid cards for each person that receives Medicaid
Any household member 18 and over claiming zero income must provide documentation (such as school records, food stamp letter, or medical disability application), and fill out a zero income affidavit.