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How to apply for Putnam County LIHEAP — Energy Assistance (Putnam County)
Illinois DCEO — LIHEAP delivered in Putnam County by the Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC)
Who it's for
Illinois LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for Putnam County residents is administered by the Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC), the Community Action Agency serving nine north-central/northwest Illinois counties (Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside). LIHEAP provides a one-time heating/cooling benefit, energy-crisis help, and reconnection assistance; the year-round PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) caps the energy bill at a percentage of income with monthly credits; TCOC also runs Weatherization. Households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify; seniors 60+ get priority windows. Apply at 815-625-7830 or HelpIllinoisFamilies (877-411-9276).
Putnam: LIHEAP via Tri-County Opportunities Council (TCOC; serves Bureau/Carroll/LaSalle/Lee/Marshall/Ogle/Putnam/Stark/Whiteside; +PIPP, Weatherization). ≤200% FPL; seniors 60+ priority.
What you'll need
- Proof of all household income (past 30 days)
- Recent heating/cooling bills
- Proof of Putnam County residency
- Social Security numbers for all household members
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 815-625-7830
Renewals
annual
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