LIHEAP

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LIHEAP provides energy assistance for residents in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of income-eligible households.  United Way of Boone County will begin accepting calls to schedule appointments for the 2025-2026 season as follows:

October 1, 2025:

• Households with at least one member aged 60 or older
• Households with at least one person receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
• Households with at least one child age 5 or younger
• Households that are disconnected or in Imminent Disconnect Status

November 3, 2025:

• All income-eligible households may apply.

Note:  Applicants must call the United Way of Boone County office at (815) 544-3144 to make an appointment.  A translator is required for non-English speaking households to schedule and attend appointments.