Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): -
To go to the HEAP Website, please click here.
The Home Energy Assistance Program(HEAP)is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Service (OCS). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the amount of your one-time HEAP benefit wilI depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to your energy bill by your utility company (or fuel vendor).
To apply for the HEAP Program:
Pick up an application at your local Community Action Agency or
Go to
Energy Assistance Application (pdf) and print an application.
Check status of HEAP applicatin at the following link; Check status of your HEAP application
Call HEAP toll-free at 1-800-282-0880
TDD 1-800-868-1557
What else is required to be mailed with your completed and signed application?
Proof of income for the past twelve (12) months
A copy of a recent fuel/utility bill
Please sign your application.
Mail Completed and Signed Applications to:
HEAP
P.O. BOX 1240
COLUMBUS, OH 43216
For Additional Information:
Write or call:
Home Energy Assistance Program
P.O. Box 1240
Columbus, OH 432161-800-282-0880
Call Duke Energy at 513-421-9500
TDD: 1-614-752-8808
Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP):
A special component of the HEAP is the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP). The E-HEAP is administered by the local delegate agencies. The Emergency Program provides assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, or have less than a ten day supply of bulk fuel. Those households serviced by a PUCO-regulated utility must sign up for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) or another payment plan in order to receive emergency benefits. Bulk fuel users must certify in writing that they have less then a ten-day supply of bulk fuel in order to be eligible. Emergency HEAP can also help pay for heating system repairs in certain cases.
To go to the EHEAP Website, please click here.