DuPage County offers assistance with gas, electric bills

As cold weather approaches, DuPage County is offering energy assistance funds to help income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace repairs.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers one-time help to qualifying homeowners and renters. LIHEAP customers of Nicor Gas will also get a monthly discount on their natural gas bills through new low-income discount rates.

The county’s Community Services department will start accepting applications Oct. 1 for adults 60 or older, individuals with disabilities, families with children under the age of 5, and households that have had their utilities disconnected or have received a disconnection notice.

Residents can make an in-person appointment starting Tuesday, Sept. 17, by calling (630) 407-6500 or (800) 942-9412. Appointments will begin on Oct. 1. All other income-eligible households can apply starting Nov. 1.

For details, visit dupagecounty.gov/liheap.