The Ohio Department of Development and Bridges Community Action Partnership remind residents that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills.
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.
Visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online. Total household income must be at or below 175 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Applications must be received by May 31.
Documents needed when applying include:
● Proof of income for 13 weeks and/or 1 year (pay stubs, W2, award letter)
● Social Security numbers for everyone in the household and dates of birth for all household members;
● Proof of citizenship, such as birth certificate, baptism records, passport, voter registration card;
● Disconnect notice for gas and/or electric;
● Bulk fuel at 25 percent or less of the tank’s capacity;
● Current utility statements and/or invoices.
For more information about HEAP, contact Bridges Community Action Partnership at (937) 404-9203.