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Ohio's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps eligible Ohioans with their home energy bills. This one-time benefit is applied directly to the customer’s utility bill or bulk fuel bill to help manage heating costs.

Who qualifies?

Eligible Ohioans must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members, and/or
  • 60% of State Median Income for a household of nine or more members

What do I need when applying?

When applying, individuals must have copies of the following documents:

  • Most recent utility bill
  • List of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers)
  • Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types.)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
  • Proof of disability (if applicable)

Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2027.

How to apply or get help with an application

Older Ohioans may apply for HEAP in one of two ways:

  • Contact Council on Aging or the local Area Agency on Aging to be connected with a local organization that can help assemble required documents and complete HEAP applications. (See contact information below.)
  • Visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services website to apply online, download a copy of the application or find a local Energy Assistance Provider to apply in person.

For more information or assistance applying for HEAP, contact one of the following organizations based on the county of residence:

  • Butler County: Meals on Wheels of Butler County, (513) 867-1998
  • Clermont County: Clermont County Senior Services, (513) 724-1255
  • Clinton County: Council on Aging, (937) 449-0642 (option 2)
  • Hamilton County: Council on Aging, (513) 721-1025 (option 2)
  • Hamilton County: Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, (513) 661-2777
  • Hamilton County: MariElders, (513) 271-5588
  • Warren County: Warren County Community Services, (513) 970-6737

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