Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Ohio
What is Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)?
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. HEAP provides a one-time payment for Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulated utility customers for the winter heating season. Vouchers are issued to non-regulated utility customers, master-metered and other applicants who do not have a utility bill in their name.
Administration
Ohio Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is administered by Ohio.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Ohio and you must need financial assistance with home energy costs.
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, automatically meets the eligibility requirement.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State Median Income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $34,108 |
| 2 | $44,603 |
| 3 | $55,097 |
| 4 | $65,592 |
| 5 | $76,087 |
| 6 | $86,581 |
| 7 | $88,549 |
| 8 | $90,517 |
Contact Info
1-800-686-1557