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 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for a household of up to seven members and 60 percent 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. They may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or to download a copy of the application.
When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following documents:
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual's energy bill after January 1. Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2025. For more information or assistance with applying for a HEAP benefit, contact Area Agency on Aging 3 at 419.222.7723 and ask for the benefits enrollment center. To be connected to your local energy assistance provider, call 800.282.0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.