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SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM

HEAP Summer Cooling Program

The HEAP Summer Cooling Program is designed to help with the costs of cooling homes during the summer months. Income eligibility is 175% of the federal poverty level. Funds are used to pay for electric bills and, in certain circumstances, for the purchase of an air conditioning unit.

The Summer Crisis Program provides assistance to low-income households with an elderly member age 60 or older, or households that can provide physician documentation stating that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health. The program runs from July 1 through September 30.

Eligible households can receive up to $500 if they are a customer of a regulated utility, $800 if they are a customer of an unregulated utility, such as an electric cooperative or municipal utility, and/or fan air conditioner for customers who meet age or medical requirements.

Customers who have received an air conditioner within the last year are not eligible.

Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for assistance. 

Income Guidelines

Summer Crisis Program household income eligibility guidelines
Size of Household Total Household Income for 12 Months
1 Up to $27,930
2 Up to $37,870
3 Up to $47,810
4 Up to $57,750
5 Up to $67,690
6 Up to $77,630
7 Up to $87,570

Required Documentation

  1. Completed Appliation
  2. Copies of most recent Energy bill
  3. A list of all household members and proof of income for the lat 30 days.
  4. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members; (Social Security cards and Birth Certificates)
  5. Proof of disability, if applicable
  6. Current electric and gas bills
  7. Proof of SNAP, Tanf, HUD, Utility Check, Child Support
  8. Rental Agreement/Landlord Info include name, address, and telephone number
  9. Tax transcript if you have been unemployed for more than 12 months

Download and print and Application

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

Send Application to;
HEAP Program
155 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950

Questions or Appointments

If you have any questions about the program, please call the HEAP office at
740-695-2405. or email the HEAP office.

Please note: We do accept walk-ins, no appointment needed.
Hours are Monday – Thursday from 8am-12pm & 1pm – 4pm, open Friday 8am – 12pm.

Email Summer Crisis Program