The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program designed to assist Hamilton County residents with their utility bills who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Summer Crisis Program
provides a fan, air conditioner, utility assistance to qualified applicant (up to $175) or a combination benefit to qualified applicants. The Summer Crisis Program runs July 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010 (or until funds/products are exhausted).
Eligibility
Applicants 60 years of age and older with the utility bill in his/her name may apply without physician documentation.
Applicants under the age of 60 with the utility bill in his/her name and a household member that is over the age of 60 may apply without physician documentation. A valid picture ID for the household member over the age of 60 that shows the address listed on the utility bill must be presented when applying.
Applicants under the age of 60 with a household member suffering from an illness that would benefit from assistance need verified documentation from a physician or licensed nurse practitioner. Documentation must appear on physician letterhead or prescription pad and must be dated within 30 days of applying.
All applicants must reside in Hamilton County and earn a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Emergency HEAP
provides assistance to eligible households that have been disconnected, have received a disconnection notice or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel. Emergency HEAP begins November 2, 2009 and ends March 31, 2010.
Regular HEAP
assists households with their winter heating bills. Regular HEAP runs from June 1st through May 31st.
Eligibility
To be eligible, families must reside in Hamilton County and earn a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
protects households from disconnection by allowing eligible customers to pay a portion of their household income each month to maintain utility service. PIPP sign-up and reverification is provided year-round.
Eligibility
To be eligible, families must reside in Hamilton County and earn a household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Individuals who are not in disconnect, but meet all of the other qualifications may qualify for additional funds provided through the Duke Fuel Fund.
Applications for Regular HEAP and PIPP can also be mailed to the State of Ohio.
