Senior Assistance Program Accepting Applications Now through Sept. 20

The City of Wheaton is now accepting applications for the Senior Assistance Program, an annual program administered through the City’s Commission on Aging that provides monthly financial assistance to qualifying seniors. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 20.

Wheaton residents must meet the following four requirements to qualify and apply for the 2025 Wheaton Senior Assistance Program (assistance running Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025):

• Age: Must be at least 65 years or older.
• Residency: Must be a current incorporated Wheaton resident for at least the last consecutive 3 years.
  • Must reside in the residence for 9+ months of the year.
• Income: Annual household income cannot exceed $33,100.
• In-person/In-Home interview: Agree to an in-person interview at the residence.

If you meet these four qualifications and would like to apply for Wheaton Senior Assistance, please complete the Wheaton Senior Assistance Application.

Water Rate Changes Proposed to Support Infrastructure Projects

The Wheaton City Council is considering changes to the City’s water rates to address aging water infrastructure, significant increases in the amount the City pays to purchase water, and rising expenses to operate the City’s water system. 

At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Wheaton City Council received a first reading of a proposed ordinance to implement the recommendations of the Wheaton Water Rate Study, which would include the first adjustments to the City’s water rates in 9 years, and annual adjustments to the rate that directly reflect how much the City pays to purchase water from the DuPage Water Commission. These changes would begin with water customers’ January 2025 utility bill.

For more information, please visit the City's website.