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HEAP Summer Crisis Program accepting applications starting July 1

The Ohio Department of Development and Council on Aging will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022.

To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with one of the Energy Assistance providers listed below. Appointments can be scheduled by calling these organizations directly.

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

  • Copies of their most recent energy bills;
  • A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member;
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members;
  • Proof of disability (if applicable);
  • Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health (if there isn’t a household member over the age of 60).

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older), that can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health, have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, or require air conditioning. Conditions can include such things as lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or asthma.

Also, Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus Program (PIPP) who meet the above criteria may be eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.

How to Apply

To apply for the Summer Crisis Program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with their local Energy Assistance provider, listed below, depending on where they live.

  • Butler County
  • Clermont County
  • Clinton County
  • Hamilton County
  • Warren County

For a full list of Ohio’s local Energy Assistance providers visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880.

For More Information

The following organizations are able to answer questions about the program and the application process, but do not handle application appointments.

(513) 721-1025