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The Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing is a volunteer-based organization that focuses on repairing homes owned by military veterans in Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. is organized for the purpose of reducing the causes and alleviating the effects of poverty in Tazewell and Woodford counties. ======================================================== The 2026-27 LIHEAP program will begin setting appointments on September 29, 2026 at 8 a.m. via phone. Appointments for October and November will be scheduled this day. The online scheduling system will open at the end of the business day. October Priority Groups: *Age 60 or older *Those receiving a form of Social Security Disability or VA Disability *Households with children age 5 or under *Households with a disconnection notice or who are currently disconnected November: Open to ALL Applications will be taken from October 1, 2026 - August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Funding for LIHEAP is provided in part or in whole by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Per program rules, appointments may be scheduled up to 60 days in advance. If there are no appointments appearing on the scheduler (https://www.tazwoodcs.org/liheap) or when you contact the office, please check back the next business day. The scheduler automatically unlocks appointments as they become available. PLEASE NOTE: If a customer has a crisis situation, a shut off notice or are disconnected from services, they may be eligible to receive Reconnection Assistance (RA). An RA payment looks at the amount due to the vendor to prevent disconnection or restoration of services. If you receive a disconnection notice, please contact us immediately to see if you are eligible for services. ------------------------------------------- Customers who have applied for services can check the status of their application or upload their documents here: https://liheap2025.ilenergyassistance.com/customerinquiry =================================================== *Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends, which is for higher income households, is also offered. *Tazwood will continue to complete applications to enroll customers in the Low Income Discount Rate (LIDR) if you are an Ameren gas or Nicor gas customer

The City of Peoria offers furnace replacement for eligible homeowners.

The Western Illinois Regional Council manages weatherization for Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. Weatherization includes inspection & possible repair/replacement of a heating system, inspection & possible repair/replacement of a water heater, insulation of walls & attics, and repair of doors & windows. Please note that the furnace repair/replacement under weatherization is distinct from the LIHEAP furnace program, which is handled by the local LIHEAP organization and tends to be faster (it would be best to inquire about both if that is the need).

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are non-profit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and proceeds are used to build Habitat homes.

The City of Peoria offers numerous services for residents.

The Western Illinois Regional Council manages weatherization for Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. Weatherization includes inspection & possible repair/replacement of a heating system, inspection & possible repair/replacement of a water heater, insulation of walls & attics, and repair of doors & windows. Please note that the furnace repair/replacement under weatherization is distinct from the LIHEAP furnace program, which is handled by the local LIHEAP organization and tends to be faster (it would be best to inquire about both if that is the need).

Tazwood Community Services, Inc. administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Peoria County. ============================================= The 2026-27 LIHEAP program will begin setting appointments via phone on September 29, 2026 at 8 a.m. Appointments for October and November will be scheduled this day. The online scheduling system will open at the end of the business day. October Priority Groups: *Age 60 or older *Those receiving a form of Social Security Disability or VA Disability *Households with children age 5 or under *Households with a disconnection notice or who are currently disconnected November: Open to ALL ----------------------------------------------------- Applications will be taken from October 1, 2026 - August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Funding for LIHEAP is provided in part or in whole by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Per program rules, appointments may be scheduled up to 60 days in advance. If there are no appointments appearing on the scheduler (https://www.tazwoodcs.org/liheap) or when you contact the office, please check back the next business day. The scheduler automatically unlocks appointments as they become available. PLEASE NOTE: If a customer has a crisis situation, a shut off notice or are disconnected from services, they may be eligible to receive Reconnection Assistance (RA). An RA payment looks at the amount due to the vendor to prevent disconnection or restoration of services. If you receive a disconnection notice, please contact us immediately to see if you are eligible for services. ------------------------------------------- Customers who have applied for services can check the status of their application or upload their documents here: https://liheap2025.ilenergyassistance.com/customerinquiry

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

The Fulton County Health Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the county. LIHEAP provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent. The benefit amount will be credited to the households primary winter heating source (gas vs. electric). The program can also occasionally assist with emergency furnace repair/replacement. ================================= 2026-27 LIHEAP LIHEAP runs October 1, 2026 to August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. The Fulton County Health Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Fulton County, announces that as of October 1, funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating system The program will begin taking applications on October 1, 2026 for older adults (60 years +), individuals with a disability, families with children age 5 years and under, AND households that are disconnected from their utilities, have a disconnection notice, or have less than 25% in their propane tank. All other income eligible households can start applying November 1, 2026. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis through August 13, 2027, or until funding is exhausted. Households that receive a one-time benefit may return during the program year for a Reconnection Assistance or Furnace Assistance benefit(s), if needed. The program has expanded eligibility this year. Households that are customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas must be at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The income guidelines are as follows:1- $3,990, 2- $5,410, 3- $6,830, 4- $8,250. Households that are customers of federal funded utilities/energy vendors must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income to receive a benefit from LIHEAP. The 30=day income guidelines for LIHEAP are based on either Federal Poverty Guidelines or State Median Income, and the number of persons living in the household. Go to Fultoncountyhealth.com or liheapillinois.com to know income limits for households with 5 members and more. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides one-time benefits to income eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service. Propane customers who are part of the priority group are encouraged to apply when the program opens in October. Propane prices typically increase during the winter months so by applying early propane customers will see their LIHEAP benefit go further.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency serving Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside counties. ============================================== 2026-27 LIHEAP Utility Assistance Details The LIHEAP year opens on October 1, 2026, with a priority period for the following households: *With a person age 60 or older *With a child age 5 or under *With a person receiving Social Security Disability benefits *With a disconnection notice or are disconnected The program opens to ALL eligible low-income households on November 1, 2026 Marshall County LIHEAP Office: 309-246-2200 Stark County LIHEAP Office: 309-286-2967 (Open 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.--Can also call main office during the rest of the week at 800-323-5434 ) Putnam County, please use main office line for LIHEAP: 815-625-7830 or 800-323-5434 In addition to LIHEAP, Tri-Counties Opportunities Council offers the "Neighbor to Neighbor" program for possible utility assistance.

The HOPE Chest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sells and sometimes donates furniture, appliances, and other household items. The organization also offers a food and pet pantry. Please note that the pantry is at 1416 N. 8th St.

The City of Peoria offers water heater replacement for eligible homeowners.