Joliet Township Government will host Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC) as they administer the Home Energy Assistance Program that helps income-eligible households with their utility bills and furnace assistance. Assistance is available to households whose 30 day gross income is at or below 200% of the poverty level. Assistance for utilities will be available from October 1, 2024 through August 15, 2025, or until funds have been exhausted, whichever comes first.

Applications will be taken at Joliet Township Government, located at 175 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432 on the following dates from 9am to 3pm:

• Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• or until the daily sign-in sheet is full (whichever comes first)

To submit an application, you MUST bring ALL required documentation:

1. Social Security Card for everyone in the household
2. ID or Driver’s License
3. Income for all household members for the last 30 days from all sources
4. Any Household member age 18 or older will need proof they are or are not receiving benefits from DHS (Public Aid) or IDES (Unemployment) if there is no proof of income provided
5. Gas and Electric bill issued within the last 30 days
6. All printouts from other agencies, like Notice of decision packet from DHS, Social Security, TANF, General Assistance, Veterans Assistance
7. Mortgage statement and tax bill or Deed and tax bill, if applying for Furnace assistance. Other documents may be needed based on your household situation.
8. Other documents may be needed based on your household situation

To contact Joliet Township Government, please call us at (815) 726-4781, email contact@joliettownship.net, or visit us at 175 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432.

In addition, applications are taken at various locations throughout the Will County area. For more information and the nearest location to apply for assistance, please call Will County Center for Community Concerns at 815-722-0722 or visit www.wcccc.net.