Summer Crisis Program
The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides a one-time benefit to help with cooling expenses during the summer months. Eligible households must include one of the following:
- A persons 60 years of age and older OR
- A member with a certified medical condition that is impacted by heat.
- Those who have an electric disconnect notice or have been disconnected
- Those with PIPP default or first time PIPP customers
Who is Eligible for the Summer Crisis Program?
Ohioans with a household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and one of the above qualifiers.
A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 30 days for all household members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance.
Items Needed for Appointment:
- All household income for the past 30 days
- Citizenship for everyone in the household
- Proof of Disability – if applicable (Verification must state disability on the documentation)
- Electric bill and gas bill
- If you are self-employed, please provide your most recent 1040 and Schedule 1 forms
Requests for assistance require an appointment at one of the NOCAC Community Service offices in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert or Williams counties.
24 Hour Appointment Hotline
HEAP, PIPP, Utility Assistance and
Other Emergency Needs