Emergency & HEAP Services
What is regular HEAP?
The Home Energy Assistance
Program (HEAP) is a federally funded
program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of
Community
Service. It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet
the high costs of home heating. HEAP provides a one-time payment
for regulated utility customers for the winter heating season.
Summer HEAP benefits include payment of an electric bill up to $100 for qualified applicants.
How can I check the status of my HEAP application?
Call HEAP toll-free at 1- 800-282-0880
TDD 1-800-868-1557
Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot & Putnam County Residents
This program runs from November 1 - March 31 each year. For 2008, it has been extended to April 30.
- Do you have Utility Problems?
- Disconnect Notice on Gas or Electric Bill
- Is your Gas or Electric Service Off?
- Are you Low or Out of Propane, Fuel Oil or Wood?
You may qualify for Emergency HEAP Assistance
To qualify, you must meet the following guidelines:
175% Federal Income Poverty Guidelines
Household Size Annual Gross Income 12 Months
1 Up to $18,200
2 Up to $24,500
3 Up to $30,800
4 Up to $37,100
5 Up to $43,400
6 Up to $49,700
7 Up to $56,000
8 Up to $62,300
Households with more than 7 Members, add $6,300 to annual income for each additional household member.
Download the Application here
Call for an Appointment
Findlay Area: (419) 423-3755
(800) 423-4304
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Please bring the following information to your Emergency HEAP Appointment:
*Current Gas and Electric Bill
* Proof of Income for your household for the last 90 days
* Social Security Numbers for each Household Member
* Birthdates for each Household Member
Summer HEAP Crisis Program (S-HEAP)
June 1st - August 31st
This program is targeted to assist the elderly or individuals who have a medical need.
Please bring the following with you to your Summer HEAP Appointment:
*Current gas and electricity bill
*Documentation from a physician stating someone in the household would benefit from an air conditioner
*Proof of Income/Disability for your household for the last 90 days
*Social Security numbers for each household member
*Proof of Citizenship (birth certificates for all household members)