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All Rent/Utilities Assistance

Wheeling Township

Location Address: 1616 N Arlington Heights Rd
Location City: Arlington Heights
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60004
Phone: 847-259-7730
Website

Contact township to determine what assistance is available as programs continue to change. Available to township residents only.

Section 8 Housing Voucher Program

Location Address: 33928 N US Hwy 45
Location City: Grayslake
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60030
Phone: 847-223-1170
Website

Provides rental subsidies (Sec. 8) for low-income households in privately owned rental apartments, flats, town homes or houses.

SafeLink Wireless

Phone: 800-723-3546
Website

Must be eligible. Offers free monthly wireless services if individuals receive food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits or qualify based on income. If financially affected by Covid-19 and lost job use if Unemployment Benefit statement and be used as proof of income elgibility. Must go to website to verify eligibility. Website is also available in Spanish.

PIPP – Percentage of Income Payment Plan

Phone: 217-785-2533
Website

Illinois Department of Commerce

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program is a benefit choice within the Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that is available to customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas and North Shore Gas/Peoples Gas. The PIPP program will enroll you in a budget billing plan. Under this program, the State may pay a portion of your monthly budget bill and you will be required to pay the rest.

See brochures with more information in your desired language. English or Spanish

Palatine Township

Location Address: 721 S Quentin Rd
Location City: Palatine
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60067
Phone: 847-358-6700
Website
Contact township to determine what assistance is available as programs continue to change. Available to township residents only.

NICOR GAS Sharing Program

Phone: 847-336-1880
Website

Offers one-time financial assistance to qualified residential customers who meet the low-income guidelines.

LIHEAP – Low Income Energy Assistance Program

Phone: 877-411-9276
Website

LIHEAP provides a one-time benefit to eligible households for use towards energy costs. The benefit amount is based on four criteria: income, household size, fuel type, and geographic location. For informational brochure click on desired language English or Spanish

LIFELINE

Phone: 888-225-5322
Website

Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet. Eligible customers will get up to $9.25 toward their bill. You can only use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both. Go to website for eligibility requirements.

Libertyville Township

Location Address: 359 Merrill Ct
Location City: Libertyville
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60048
Phone: 847-816-6800
Website

Contact township to determine what assistance is available as programs continue to change. Available to township residents only.

Lake Villa Township

Location Address: 37908 N Fairfield Rd
Location City: Lake Villa
Location State: IL
Location Zip Code: 60046
Phone: 847-356-2116
Website

Contact township to determine what assistance is available as programs continue to change. Available to township residents only.