Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) (also called “Regular HEAP”) – is a federally funded program designed to help income-eligible Ohioans with their winter heating bills. The program runs from July 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Clients at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) receive a benefit in the form of a credit directly to their main energy heating account beginning in the month of January.
Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) Program – helps income-eligible Ohioans manage their energy bills year-round. The program allows income-eligible Ohioans to pay their energy bill each month based on a percentage of their income. To be eligible for the program, a client must have a total household income at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and must apply for all Ohio Development Services Agency (Development) Energy Assistance Programs for which he or she is eligible. A client’s PIPP payment will be set at 10% of the last 30 days of household income for households that heat with electric and 5% for households with a different main heating source.
Winter Crisis Program – provides a benefit once per heating season to an income-eligible Ohioan’s main heating accounts. Eligible clients are those at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guideline that are disconnected (or have a pending disconnection notice), need to establish new service, need to pay to transfer service, or have 25% or less bulk fuel supply remaining. The program can also assist in fuel tank replacements, testing and heating system repairs. The program operates from November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
For ALL programs, applicants will need to bring the following documents with them:
• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members. If self-employed or seasonal you will need to bring the past 12 months’ income and a complete copy of the most recent IRS taxes filed. If you have no income, please contact the office for further instructions.
• Copies of current heating AND electric bills.
• Social Security Cards, Birth certificates, voter registrations, passports or DD-214 will also be accepted if Social Security numbers are provided.
• Photo ID of applicant.
• Proof of Disability if applicable
Applications are accepted by walk in only at 789 North Nelson Avenue, Wilmington, OH 45177 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed 12-12:30 p.m. for lunch. If you are elderly and/or disabled and cannot come to the office, please contact Becky Boris at Community Action, 937-382-8365 to see if you would be eligible for a home visit.