What is Regular HEAP? Eligibility Requirements: A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 12 months for all members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance. Exceptions to the Guidelines: Household Income: Excluded Household Income: Where Can You Obtain HEAP Applications? Mail Completed and Signed Applications to: Summer Crisis Program What is the Summer Crisis Program? How do I qualify for the Summer Crisis Program? What are the benefits of the Summer Crisis Program? 
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Service (OCS). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the amount of your one-time HEAP benefit wilI depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to your energy bill by your utility company (or fuel vendor).
Applications for the 2008-2009 Regular HEAP program will be accepted August 1, 2008 through April 30, 2009. The total household income of an applicant must be at or below 175 percent of the Federal Fiscal Year 2008 federal poverty guidelines listed below:
Families who live in federally-subsidized housing where the heat is included in the rent are not eligible for HEAP.
Household income is defined as the total annual gross income before taxes (minus exclusions) of all household members, except earned income of dependent minors under 18 years of age. Head of household and spouse may never be considered minors. Gross household income includes wages, interest, dividends, annuities and pensions. Additional sources that HEAP defines as income include, but are not limited to the following:
The HEAP application is the same Energy Assistance Programs application referenced above. They were mailed to households that were found eligible for assistance the previous winter heating season. Applications are available at:
What else is required to be mailed with your completed and signed application?
HEAP
P.O. BOX 1240
COLUMBUS, OH 43216
For Additional Information:
Call HEAP toll-free at 1-800-282-0880 during regular business hours (7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.) Monday through Friday. For the hearing-impaired with a telecommunication device for the deaf (TTD), call toll-free number 1-800-686-1557 or in Franklin County, call (614) 752-8808. The FAX number is (614) 728-6832.
The Office of Community Services (OCS) will again fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Summer Crisis Program (SCP). The Summer Crisis Program (SCP) is designed to help qualified households pay for summer cooling. This program applies to electric utilities only and is available from July 1 through August 31.The Summer Crisis Program is administered by the local delegate agencies.
Households must have a gross annual income of 175 percent of the federal poverty level or below and meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for the Summer Crisis Program: Have a member of the household who is at least 60 years old; or Provide physician documentation of medical necessity.
One-time payment assistance of up to $100. The benefit must result in continuation of service for 30 days and/or receipt of a fan or A/C. You do not have to be enrolled in PIPP to be eligible for the Summer Crisis Program. You do not need a disconnection notice to be eligible for the program. One air conditioning unit per household (for households that have not received an air conditioning unit in the last 3 years).