Mayor Rita Ali | City of Peoria Official Website
Mayor Rita Ali | City of Peoria Official Website
The city of Peoria is accepting applications for the Utility Assistance Program Lottery from Monday, February 19th through Friday, March 8th at 2:00 PM. This program pays overdue gas and electric bills for residents who are at risk of having their power disconnected when shut-offs resume in the spring. The city will make payments directly to Ameren Illinois to pay for any delinquent amount owed plus one current month’s bill up to $5,000 per household.
To qualify, applicants:
- Must have overdue gas and electric bills with Ameren Illinois
- Must be at or below the income limit for the household size
- Cannot be receiving LIHEAP assistance or other ongoing utility assistance
- Cannot live in multi-family public housing units
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Maximum Income | $50,600 | $57,800 | $65,050 | $72,050 | $78,050 | $83,850 |
How to Apply
Applications for the 2024 Utility Assistance Program Lottery will be accepted from Monday, February 19th through Friday, March 8th at 2:00 PM.
There are three ways to enter the Utility Assistance Program Lottery.
- Online: Visit the Utility Assistance Program page
- Call: (309) 494-8600
- In-Person: Visit City Hall, 419 Fulton Street, Room 203, Peoria, IL 61602 (Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
The lottery will be held online via GoToMeeting on Tuesday, March 12th at 10:00 AM. You do not need to attend the lottery to be selected. You can attend the lottery through your computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting this link: https://meet.goto.com/CityPZC/utility-assistance-lottery and typing in the access code: 681-269-069.
All applicants will be contacted by City staff in the days following the drawing. The list of selected applicants, including the waitlist, will be posted online.
For questions, please contact the Development Center or grants@peoriagov.org
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