Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Winter and Summer Crisis Programs

Are you having trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program provides eligible low-income Ohioans with a one-time payment to help them meet the high costs of heating and cooling their homes. Payments are made directly to regulated and unregulated utilities. Click below on the appropriate program for more info.

Who Is Eligible?

●      Total household income must be at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines

How Do I Apply?

●      To find out if you’re eligible and to start the application process, please click here for an application.

What Do I Need To Bring To My Appointment?

●      Proof of income for 13 weeks and/or 1 year (pay stubs, W2, award letter)

●      Social Security numbers for everyone in the household

●      Proof of citizenship, such as birth certificate, baptism records, passport, voter registration card

●      Dates of birth for all household members

●      Disconnect notice for gas and/or electric

●      Bulk fuel at 25% or less of the tank’s capacity

●      Case number from the Department of Job and Family Services

●      Current utility statements and/or invoices

●      Renters need to bring the name, address, and phone number of your landlord

Questions?

If you have any questions about eligibility requirements or services provided,
or any additional questions please contact us.

You can also visit the State website.