PROGRAM

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Home Energy Assistance Program help with heating and cooling costs.

OVERVIEW

About this program

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. HEAP helps eligible Ohio households pay heating and cooling costs with a benefit applied directly to a utility or bulk fuel account.

Key points

Helps with heating and cooling costs
Benefit applied directly to a utility or bulk fuel account
Households at or below 175% of federal poverty guidelines may qualify
Paper applications available at AAA9 or by calling 1-800- 945-4250
Applications are submitted through a Community Assistance Provider

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