Heap | Ohio Development Services Agency

77 South High Street, 29th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility

175% of Federal Poverty Level for HEAP. Can apply once per service year June-May. 150% of Federal Poverty Level for PIPP Plus. 200% of Federal Poverty Level for HWAP.

Hours

24/7 for website applications. Telephone line is open Mon-Fri 7 am-5 pm.

(614) 466-3379

Voice

(800) 686-1557

Voice

(800) 848-1300

Voice

Languages

Online application available in Spanish.

Application process

Applications for HEAP, HWAP (Home Weatherization Assistance Program) and PIPP Plus are available on the website. Applications can also be obtained by telephone. Completed applications should be mailed to address on the application.

Fees

None.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio
Ohio

Description

Assists eligible low-income Ohioans meet the costs of home heating. The amount of annual HEAP benefits depends on federal funding levels, the number of people in the household and total income, primary fuel used to heat the home and disabilities in household. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to the energy bill by the utility company or fuel vendor. Funds are dispatched once per program year (June-May).

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

What's Here

Energy Information Services Weatherization Programs Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Percentage of Income Utility Payment Plans Gas Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Ohio Development Services Agency

State agency that offers incentives and assistance for business expansion or relocation in Ohio. Provides travel and tourism information. Maintains one stop business permit center and Strategic Research Center. Provides minority business assistance, energy assistance and conservation programs for low income households, business loans, research and development and general information on Ohio development.