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Summer Heap - Summer Crisis Program | Harcatus Tri-County Community Action Organization

Harcatus Tri-County Community Action Organization - Community Services Office - Carroll County

276 2nd Street Southwest, Carrollton, OH 44615

Eligibility

Household income must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. NOTE: Some income is deemed excludable such as income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old, child support paid-out, health insurance premiums, and some Medicare costs.
  • Households must also meet at least one of the following additional eligibility requirements:
-- A household member is 60 years old or older. -- A household member has a medical necessity documented by a qualified medical professional. -- Household has a disconnection notice, has been disconnected, or is trying to establish new electric service.

Required documents

Details about documents needed is available by calling the Energy Assistance Appointment Hotline. Documents needed include:
  • Proof of income for each household members age 18 years of age or over for the last 30 days. Income includes: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Social Security, Pension, Alimony, Wages, Self-employment, Unemployment, and so forth. Any member reporting “no income” must complete a no income form.
  • Copies of most recent electric and gas bills.
  • A list of all household members, including Social Security numbers and birth dates.
  • Proof of United States (U.S.) citizenship/legal residency for all household members. Documents that are accepted to prove U.S. citizenship/legal residency include: Social Security card, birth certificate, U.S. Passport, naturalization paper/certification of citizenship, permanent VISA, or INS ID Card.
  • Proof of medical condition if applicable (documentation signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse practitioner).

Hours

Call the 24-hour Energy Assistance Line to schedule an appointment.
  • The program runs from July 1st until September 30th.
(888) 368-0203
Voice·

voice | Energy Assistance Line

Languages

None.

Application process

Appointments scheduling begins at the end of June. Call the 24-hour Energy Assistance Line at 888--368-0203 to see if an appointment can be made and to schedule an appointment.

Fees

No fee to apply.
  • If electric utility is in disconnect status and the amount exceeds Summer Crisis Program assistance, a receipt of co-payment is required to complete an application.
  • NOTE: Not all applicants will be eligible for the entire $500 to $800 as the actual payment is based upon individual circumstances.

Service area

Tuscarawas County, Ohio Harrison County, Ohio Carroll County, Ohio
Provides eligible households electric bill assistance, up to $500 if they are a customer of a regulated utility or $800 if they are a customer of an unregulated utility. The assistance is applied to their electric bill. May also provide indoor air quality and comfort assistance: Potentially up to $1,500 for central air conditioning repair. Residents who have not received an air conditioner from the agency in the last three (3) years can request a unit. Electric box fans will also be distributed. Residents who have received air conditioners in the past three (3) years may be eligible for a fan. Distribution of air conditioners and fans will be subject to availability.

Last Verified

06/16/2026

Providing organization

Harcatus Tri-County Community Action Organization
A non-profit corporation that serves the Ohio counties of Harrison, Carroll, and Tuscarawas. Partners with federal, state, and local governments, as well as other groups to develop, manage, and deliver human and social services for the betterment of our communities. HARCATUS' mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by minimizing the effects of poverty, promoting self-sufficiency and advocating for positive change.

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