The Illinois Department of Commerce administers several programs and services that are designed to strengthen Illinois communities, improve energy efficiency, build neighborhoods, and create opportunities, including:

• Rental assistance and housing rehabilitation
• Utility bill assistance and home weatherization services
• Infrastructure improvements for communities and economic development
• Energy efficiency services for public buildings and low-income housing
• Emergency services due to disasters and temporary poverty situations

Click on the links on the left to learn more about our community and energy programs and services.

This website is supported by the federal grants CFDA 93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance and CFDA 93.569 Community Services Block Grant, Office of Community Services, within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services and the LIHEAP/CSBG Programs.