Emergency Home Energy Assistance Programs (E-HEAP)

E-HEAP is a winter heating program that operates from November 1 to March 31. The program can assist a household if eligible with a one time payment of up to $350.00 for wood or coal, $600.00 for oil or propane for bulk fuel you must have a 10 day or less supply. Households that heat with natural gas or electric and have a disconnect notice the maximum benefit is $175.00. You must meet Federal Income guidelines and provide required documents to qualify.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

***Picture ID
***Proof of income for the past 13 weeks (3 months) for all household members 18 years and older
***Current electric bill & disconnect notice
***Heating bill – last receipt from oil or propane company
***Social Security cards and birth dates for all household members
***Copy of Birth Certificate
***If your heat is included in your rent you must provide a letter from landlord stating you control your own thermostat
***Landlords name, address & phone number
***If no income you must have a notatized statement
***If renting you must bring a copy of lease

E-HEAP - SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM

Operates from July 1 to August 31.
The Summer Crisis Program allows income eligible households to apply for a one time payment on their electric bills and/or one Air conditioner providing you’ve not received one in 3 years, up to $175.00. To be eligible for the Summer Crisis program you must have a medical condition that can be certified by a Physician or have a household member 60 years or older. The Summer program operates with the same guidelines as the E-HEAP. In addition to the documentation requested for E-HEAP you will need to provide a statement from your Physician verifying your medical condition.

For an appointment or more information please call the E-HEAP staff at (513) 732-2277 ext. # 3.

You may also receive help thru The Ohio Department of Development with the regular Home Energy Assistance Program. The E-HEAP office has these applications and the ODOD may also send you one thru the mail. These applications are sent back to Columbus to process, if you are eligible the amount of your benefit will depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home.
For more information on this program you may call 1-800-282-0880 or your local office number above.