Weatherization · Kane & DeKalb Counties
Need help reducing your energy costs?
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) helps income-eligible homeowners save energy, lower their bills and stay comfortable all year. An energy audit is performed on your home at no cost to you.
No cost to you
Free energy audit and home improvements
No cost to you
Free energy audit and home improvements
No cost to you
Free energy audit and home improvements
What we can do
Energy-saving improvements for your home
After an energy audit of your home, the work may include:
Insulation
Air sealing
Windows & doors
Heating & appliances
LED lighting
Safety checks
How it works
Four steps to a more comfortable home
1
Apply
2
Energy audit
3
Improvements
Licensed contractors install the energy-saving measures.
4
Final inspection
How it works
Am I eligible?
Homeowners only may apply.
If anyone in your household receives SSI, TANF or AABD, your household is automatically eligible.
Otherwise, your household’s total annual income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, shown in the table.
Requirements
What you'll need
Please have these documents ready when you apply.
Proof of home ownership (a copy of your tax bill or mortgage statement)
Copies of Social Security cards for everyone in the household
Your most recent gas and electric bills
One year of income for everyone in the household age 18 and older
A notarized Zero Income Affidavit for anyone 18 or older who has earned no income
LIHEAP approval (See more about LIHEAP here)
Tax returns are accepted as proof of income until March 31.
Income-eligible
homeowners, apply today!
Fill out our interest form and we'll contact you, or call the Weatherization Department directly.
Weatherization Department
Community Contacts, Inc.
100 S. Hawthorne St.
Elgin, IL 60123