Heap (home Energy Assistance Program) | Ohio Development Services Agency

(HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. It helps eligible Ohioans pay their home energy bill. The benefit is applied directly to a customer’s utility bill or bulk fuel bill. The amount of the benefit is determined by the number of people in the household, the heating source, and the region of residence.

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HelpLink 211 Dayton

Physical Address

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

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am. - 5:00pm

Voice

(800) 848-1300

voice | General Inquiry Number

Voice

(800) 282-0880

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Application process

The Energy Assistance Program application can be found at www.energyhelp.ohio.gov. You can also call (800) 282-0880 to have an application mailed to you.

Fee

None

Eligibility

Ohioans with a household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance. A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 90 days (12 months preferred) for all members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old.

Service area

Champaign County, Ohio Clark County, Ohio Madison County, Ohio

Agency info

Ohio Development Services Agency

The Ohio Development Services Agency is committed to creating jobs and building strong communities, while ensuring accountability and transparency of taxpayer money and exceptional customer service.