The assistance applies to natural gas and electric utilities, bulk fuel, coal, or wood, with benefit limits for each type of heating. In addition, the program provides up to $1,500 for heating unit repair or replacement.
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December 12, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to seven members and 60% of State Median Income for a household of eight or more members to pay their heating bills.
Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Older Ohioans may go to their local Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the required documents and completing their HEAP application.