HEAP Winter Crisis Program
May 31, 2025
12:00 AM
The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio are working to help Ohioans in need stay warm this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program.
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. 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:
- Most recent utility bills.
- A list of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers).
- Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types).
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
- Proof of disability (if applicable).
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 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 Office on Aging at (419) 382-0624 or www.areaofficeonaging.com.
Area Office on Aging
of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.
The Area Office on Aging provides you and your loved ones with the quality services that allow you to be as independent as possible; empowering you to live your life to the fullest.
The Area Office on Aging 2155 Arlington Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43609