LIHEAP Furnace Assistance Program
Illinois DCEO / Chicago Bungalow Association
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs LIHEAP Furnace Assistance Program in its Chicago, IL research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Through LIHEAP, furnace assistance provides repair or replacement if your heating system is not functioning properly. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Available through the Chicago Bungalow Association and other approved agencies across Illinois.
Full furnace repair or replacement at no cost
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Chicago, IL, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Chicago Home Repair Program Up to $30,000
- Emergency Heating Repair Program Up to $15,000
- Lead Safe Chicago / Lead Abatement Assistance Up to $15,000
- Home Energy Savings Program Up to $5,000 in improvements
Key Details
- Free furnace repair or replacement
- Must have non-functioning heating system
- Income eligibility required
- First-come first-served basis
- Available through August 2026
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Through August 15, 2026 or until funds exhausted
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for LIHEAP Furnace Assistance Program in Chicago?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for LIHEAP Furnace Assistance Program in Chicago, IL?
Confirm the application route directly with Illinois DCEO / Chicago Bungalow Association; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 312-328-9390. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Through August 15, 2026 or until funds exhausted.
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