City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)
LIHEAP (Utility Bill Assistance) and Weatherization
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Eligible income-qualified households may obtain utility bill assistance through their Local Administering Agencies.
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA)
567 West Lake Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60661
Toll-Free Hotline: (800) 571-2332
https://www.cedaorg.net/
**Please note, this is NOT an intake site. Applications are NOT taken at this location**
To find an intake site near you, please visit www.cedaorg.net/sites.
CSBG (Rent, Food and Other Assistance)
Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG): Community Action Agencies across the State provide a variety of CSBG services, including but not limited to, assistance with Rental/Mortgage, Food, Water/Sewer Payment, Employment Training/Placement, Financial Management, and Temporary Shelter. Each agency delivers locally-designed programs and services based on the needs of its community. If a particular service is not directly provided by your local Community Action Agency, you will be referred to one of our partner entities for further assistance.
City of Chicago Residents
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
1615 West Chicago Avenue, 5th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60622
Telephone: (312) 746-5400
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss.html
** Please note, CSBG-supported Community Service Centers can assess applicants for all available DFSS services **
To find an intake site near you, please visit www.cedaorg.net/sites.