Info on the 2025-2026 Utility Tax Rebate Program: 

The Utility Tax Rebate application period for power bills dated April 2025 - March 2026 is available April 1, 2026 until May 22, 2026.

To be eligible for the rebate you must be ONE of the following:

• A Senior Citizen (65 years or older) Resident of Collinsville,
• A Class 2 Disability Resident of Collinsville,
• or A Low Income Resident of Collinsville at or below Section 8 Income Guidelines of Madison County

This program is for residents within Collinsville City Limits only.

Eligibility and required documentation for Senior Citizen filers are as follows:

• 65-years of age or older on or before 3/31/2026 (no income limit)
• State or Federally issued identification (must show birth date)
• AmerenIL or Southwestern Electric Account Number

Eligibility and required documentation for IL Class 2 Disability filers are as follows: 

• Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card stating that the claimant is under a Class 2 Disability
• State or Federally issued identification (must show birth date)
• AmerenIL or Southwestern Electric Account Number

Eligibility and required documentation for Low Income filers are as follows:

• State or Federally issued identification (must show birth date)
• AmerenIL or Southwestern Electric Account Number
• United States income tax return, IRS Notice 703 or an affidavit indicating that no income tax return was filed for the prior year. Income must not exceed limits for household size in the table below.

Applications will be accepted April 1, 2026 to May 22, 2026 and can be submitted in the following ways:

1. ONLINE - Complete the LETTER OF AGENCY FORM.
2. IN-PERSON -At City Hall by signing a Letter of Agency (LOA) to access your AmerenIL or Southwestern Electric statements electronically. Bring your state issued ID and all other required proof of eligibility.

You can complete and submit an online form by clicking here.

If there is an issue with your Utility Tax Rebate Application, City staff will contact you via phone or email. Once your Application is approved, your rebate will be issued within 60 days. (The maximum Utility Tax Rebate is $70.) We appreciate your patience.

For further assistance, questions or concerns, contact City Hall at 618-346-5200 or email utilitytax@collinsvilleil.org