NON-PROFIT · SERVING KANE & DEKALB COUNTIES

Making affordable housing a reality for local families.

We help low and moderate income households pay their utility bills, weatherize their homes, and make the repairs that keep them safe, warm and affordable.

Learn how to apply for Energy Assistance

LIHEAP is open for the '26–'27 program year

October is a priority period. Open enrollment for all eligible households begins November 1st

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OUR PROGRAMS

How we can help

Our programs focus on energy conservation and keeping local housing safe and affordable.

Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Helps eligible households pay heating and electric bills, with emergency furnace and reconnection assistance available.

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Home Weatherization (IHWAP)

Helps eligible households conserve energy and save money while making their homes more comfortable.

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Housing Rehabilitation

Helps homeowners make needed repairs, bringing their homes into compliance with local housing standards.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Helping families attain and maintain safe, affordable housing

Community Contacts, Inc. (CCI) is a non-profit service organization serving Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois. We provide utility bill assistance, weatherization and housing rehabilitation for eligible households.

Our mission is to make affordable housing a reality for local, elderly, economically disadvantaged and disabled individuals and families.

What our clients are saying

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I want to thank everyone involved with me getting a new furnace. You all will never know what this means to me. I had no idea what I was going to do and can’t thank you all enough. I have lost so much but this has been a blessing. May you all be blessed. Thank you again.

Molly G., Aurora

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I wanted to thank you again for your concern and efforts to help my family and me during a very rough time. I truly appreciate your help today in an effort to stop a power shutdown on my home.

Tom K.

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Your Housing Staff are tremendous assets to your program. They made the entire process easy to understand and were always there to answer questions or address concerns. This program is a Godsend for elderly people on fixed incomes, who would not otherwise be able to make home improvements. Thank You!