Snow Removal Rebate Program for Low-Income Seniors & low-income Disabled Residents

The Village of Westchester is pleased to announce a rebate program to assist low-income senior and low-income disabled residents with snow removal on their private property. Eligible residents can submit a completed application in person or by mail to the Village of Westchester at 10300 W Roosevelt Rd, Westchester, IL 60154 or via email to acanavan@westchester-il.gov.
 
Program Information:

• Participant is solely responsible for service coordination and payment to contractor. The Village will provide participants with a list of contractors. 
• The Village of Westchester will reimburse each qualifying household $35 per snowfall event, up to (7) snowfall events or $245 total per residence for the season, pending receipt(s) of proof of payment.
• After eligibility is confirmed by Village staff, participants will be able to submit receipts to the Village of Westchester in person or via email once a month, by the last Wednesday of the month. Reimbursement payments will be remitted via check and mailed to participants on or around the 15th of the subsequent month. All receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the final snowfall event of the season.

Eligibility Requirements:

• All participants must reside in the Village of Westchester. Accepted items for proof of residency include a copy of your driver’s license or state ID. 
• All participants must provide proof of low-income status by providing a copy of one of the following items: Medicaid card; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card; OR proof of Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) enrollment.
• Participant must also meet one of the additional requirements below:
  • Participant is 65 years of age or older. Accepted items for proof of age include a copy of your driver’s license, state ID, or birth certificate; OR
  • Participant meets certain disability criteria under state law. Accepted item for proof is an Illinois Disabled Person’s Identification Card.
• No persons capable of removing snow can reside in the household.

Applications are also available at Village Hall. 

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