The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is reminding individuals and families who qualify that they can receive direct payments toward their energy bills. The agency warns you should not wait until you receive a disconnection notice. Call now for an appointment while funds are still available.
During the COVID pandemic, customers must call or stop by the office to schedule an appointment in order to be served. Customers may request a virtual or face-to-face appointment.
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency serves Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion Counties.
Vermilion County residents may continue to apply for energy bill assistance at the ECICAA office located at 56 North Vermilion Street in downtown Danville from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays. Or call 217-554-9100 or 217-554-9122.
The Ford County office is at 101 West Ottawa in Paxton, and the Iroquois County office is at 219 North Central Street in Gilman.
Applicants must be income eligible and take a number of items with them including:
- Social Security cards for all household members;
- Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID;
- A signed copy of the current lease or rental agreement (if heat and electric service are not in your name, or if utilities are included in your rent.)
- Proof of gross income for all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application (including paycheck stubs, SSA/SSI/SSD current benefit letters, pension/retirement statements, child support, and unemployment.
- A copy of current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days;
- Proof of Medical Eligibility or Disability award letter;
- Proof that the household receives Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF)/Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD)S, and or Illinois Link Card (Food stamps), if applicable.
