Percentage Of Income Utility Payment Plans | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
Resource Name:Percentage Of Income Utility Payment Plans | Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
Ohio Department Of Job And Family Services
address
30 East Broad Street, 32nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Eligibility
Residents of Ohio at or below 175%federal poverty guidelines who have utility service from an electric or natural gas company regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio.
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Hours
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Application process
Application required, to apply you can:
- Apply online
- Create an appointment with your local energy assistance provider.
Fees
Customers enrolled in this program must pay a percentage of household income each month. Customers who heat their homes with electric are required to pay 10% of their gross monthly household income or $10.00, whichever is greater. Customers who heat their homes with gas are required to pay 5% of their gross monthly household income each month or $10.00, whichever is greater.
Service area
Provides PIPP Enrollment and Recertification program, a year round payment plan that offers households affordable monthly percentage payments that help maintain services. Each time a household makes their PIPP Plus payment on time and in full, the household will receive a credit towards old utility debt and prevent new utility debt from occurring.
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Providing organization
State government agency that oversees programs and services that provide public food assistance, workforce development, unemployment compensation, adult protective services, and child support.