MCS COMMUNITY SERVICES
MORGAN, CASS AND SCOTT COUNTY RESIDENTS
WHAT IS WEATHERIZATION?
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money while increasing the comfort of their homes. Depending on the circumstances and condition of your dwelling, some of the following weatherization work may be done: sealing cracks with weather stripping and caulk; insulating attics and walls; and repairing not replacing windows and doors. Weatherization services include having an experienced heating contractor examine your heating system. Work on your furnace may include one or more of the following: clean and tune; repair; retrofit; and in some cases, replacement of the unit.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Income-eligible households with high energy bills in relation to income, and those containing young children, persons with a disability, and/or elderly members will be given priority and receive Weatherization services first. Non-priority, income eligible households will be served if funding is available; therefore, some eligible households may not receive weatherization during the year they apply.
WHAT ARE THE INCOME GUIDELINES?
Income guidelines are based upon 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Maximum gross income for the 12 months prior to application date for a household is as follows:
| Household Size | Annual Income |
| 1 | $31,300 |
| 2 | $42,300 |
| 3 | $53,300 |
| 4 | $64,300 |
| 5 | $75,300 |
| 6 | $86,300 |
| 7 | $97,300 |
| Household Size | DOE and HHS Funds (Annual) | State Funds (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | $108,300 | $106,099 |
| 9 | $119,300 | $108,406 |
| 10 | $130,300 | $110,712 |
| 11 | $141,300 | $113,019 |
| 12 | $152,300 | $115,326 |
Guidelines effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
WHEN CAN HOUSEHOLDS APPLY?
The state has moved to a self-apply on-line only application process. The link is:
Home Weatherization Online Application
Once your application is submitted and approved, you’ll be contacted by MCS Community Services to move the application to full application requested. After that point you will need:
- Proof of home ownership (such as the property tax bill in your name)
- Approval letter from ILHEAP or last 12 months of gross household income documentation
- Most recent power bill
- Social Security cards for all household members
Eligible applications will then be prioritized by: income, energy use, elderly, disabled, and children under 6 who live in the household. MCS Community Services strongly encourages all those interested in the program to apply online to get on the waiting list as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the online application process you may call the office and speak with the weatherization coordinator.
MCS Community Services reserves the right to deny applicants due to lack of funds or program ineligibility.
WHO PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM?Funding is provided through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Energy, and the State of Illinois and is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. For more information, please call MCS Community Services at 217-243-9404 or toll-free 1-888-288-4413.