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 appointments for the 2023-2024 heating season as follows:

Priority Group 1:
October 2, 2023 – First official call-in-date for seniors (60 and over) or individuals receiving Social Security Disability.

Priority Group 2:
November 1, 2023 – First official call-in-date for households with a child under the age of six or service disconnect.

Priority Group 3:
December 1, 2023 – First official call-in-date for the general population (households not eligible under Priority Groups 1 or 2).

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