The City of Peoria is receiving Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in our community’s response to COVID-19. The City is currently offering a utility assistance lottery program to help residents who are delinquent on their electric/gas (Ameren Illinois), water (Illinois American Water), or sewer (Greater Peoria Sewer and Sanitary District) bill.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE LOTTERY
Application period opens Monday, April 19th at 8:00 AM and closes Friday, May 14th at 5:00 PM.
This program will provide funds to renters and homeowners delinquent on electric/gas (Ameren) and/or water (Illinois American Water) bills due to COVID-19 impacts. Funds will be provided for up to six consecutive months (or $5,000 maximum) of delinquent electric/gas (Ameren) and/or water (Illinois American Water) payments to approved applicants. Pending HUD approval, delinquent Greater Peoria Sanitary District may be eligible as well (homeowners only).
The City will make payments directly to the utility companies.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are unable to access the online application below or print out your own application, you still have two options to apply.
1.Visit City Hall, Room 203, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602, Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM- Noon to pick up a paper copy.
2. Get started over the phone by calling Call Cassie Belter, Grants Coordinator at 309-369-2060.
A brief video training session will be available online on Monday, April 19th to guide applicants through the application process.
UTILITY ASSISTANCE LOTTERY
Households will be selected via virtual lottery on Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 AM.
The lottery can be accessed via the following:
Phone: (877) 309-2073 (toll-free) or (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 324-648-077
Internet: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/324648077
Applicants are not required to be present. A recording of the lottery, as well as a list of the lottery order and waitlist, will be posted at www.appreciatepeoria.com.
EL PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS
Las solicitudes estarán disponibles a partir del lunes 19 de abril a las 8:00 am y finalizarán el viernes 14 de mayo a las 5:00 pm.
La ciudad de Peoria está aceptando solicitudes para el Programa de asistencia de servicios públicos 2021. Este programa proporcionará fondos a inquilinos y propietarios morosos en facturas de electricidad / gas (Ameren) y / o agua (Illinois American Water) debido a los impactos de COVID-19. Los fondos se proporcionarán por hasta seis meses consecutivos (o un máximo de $ 5,000) de pagos atrasados de electricidad / gas (Ameren) y / o agua (Illinois American Water) a los solicitantes aprobados. En espera de la aprobación del HUD, las facturas del Greater Peoria Sanitary District en mora también puede ser elegible (solo para propietarios).
La Ciudad hará pagos directamente a las empresas de servicios públicos.
INSTRUCCIONES DE APLICACIÓN
Si no puede acceder a la solicitud en línea o imprimir su propia solicitud, tiene otras dos opciones.
1. Obtene una solicitud en el ayuntamiento, Room 203, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602, de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a mediodía.
2. Llame a la coordinadora Cassie Belter al 309-369-2060.
DETALLES DE LA LOTERÍA
