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  • Summer Crisis program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans for cooling assistance

    Summer Crisis program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans for cooling assistance

    The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will provide a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans to assist with electric bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases.

    The program will run from July 1, 2022 through September 30 2022.

    What are the benefits?

    • A one-time electric bill payment of up to $500 for customers of PUCO-regulated utilities or $800 for unregulated utilities.

    Who is Eligible for the Summer Crisis Program?

    Households must be at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and meet one of the following criteria to be eligible:

    • Have a member of the household who is at least 60 years of age or older.
    • Have a documented medical condition or a diagnosis .
    • Households whose electric has been disconnected, in threat of disconnection, or a new service is being established.
    • Customers who are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time or have a PIPP default
    Size of HouseholdTotal Household Income 12 Months
    1up to $23,782.50
    2up to $32,042.50
    3up to $40,302.50
    4up to $48,562.50
    5up to $56,822.50
    6up to $65,082.50
    7up to $73,342.50
    8up to $81,602.50

    For households with more than 8 members, add $8,260.00 for each individual.

    For more information

    Contact your local Energy Assistance Provider

  • Financial help for rent and utility payments in Clermont County

    Financial help for rent and utility payments in Clermont County

    The program covers rental payments that are late and overdue including late fees as well as utility payments, including gas, electric, fuel oil, trash removal, internet service, and water and sewer.

    Clermont County, Ohio – Residents who have fallen behind on rent and utility payments due to the pandemic can get financial help.

    How does the program work?

    The program was designed to assist Clermont County households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible renter households may receive up to 12 months of past-due payment assistance and three months of future rental payments with direct payments made to the landlords and utility providers. Landlords may apply on behalf of the renter with their consent.

    Funding expires on Sept. 30, 2022. The program covers rental payments that are late and overdue including late fees as well as utility payments, including gas, electric, fuel oil, trash removal, internet service, and water and sewer.

    How is eligibility determined?

    • Income eligible, under 80% area median income (Area median income for a family of one is $48,350; family of four is $69,050.)

    • Income will be determined through a copy of the 2020 1040 tax form, pay stubs, and/or a self-declaration form.

    • Must be COVID-19 related

    Can landlords apply on behalf of the renter?

    • Yes. If eligible, assistance may be granted for rent and utilities.

    How do I make an application?

    • Email support@cccsi.org for an application

    • Visit: Clermont County Community Services, 3003 Hospital Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103

    How was this program started?

    • The Board of County Commissioners approved a Clermont County Job and Family Services’ contact with Clermont County Community Services to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund. Clermont County received $6.1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for renters through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

  • Emergency Home Energy Assistance Programs (E-HEAP)

    Emergency Home Energy Assistance Programs (E-HEAP)

    E-HEAP is a winter heating program that operates from November 1 to March 31. The program can assist a household if eligible with a one time payment of up to $350.00 for wood or coal, $600.00 for oil or propane for bulk fuel you must have a 10 day or less supply. Households that heat with natural gas or electric and have a disconnect notice the maximum benefit is $175.00. You must meet Federal Income guidelines and provide required documents to qualify.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

    • Picture ID
    • Proof of income for the past 13 weeks (3 months) for all household members 18 years and older
    • Current electric bill & disconnect notice
    • Heating bill – last receipt from oil or propane company
    • Social Security cards and birth dates for all household members
    • Copy of Birth Certificate
    • If your heat is included in your rent you must provide a letter from landlord stating you control your own thermostat
    • Landlords name, address & phone number
    • If no income you must have a notatized statement
    • If renting you must bring a copy of lease

    E-HEAP – SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM

    Operates from July 1 to August 31.

    The Summer Crisis Program allows income eligible households to apply for a one time payment on their electric bills and/or one Air conditioner providing you’ve not received one in 3 years, up to $175.00. To be eligible for the Summer Crisis program you must have a medical condition that can be certified by a Physician or have a household member 60 years or older. The Summer program operates with the same guidelines as the E-HEAP. In addition to the documentation requested for E-HEAP you will need to provide a statement from your Physician verifying your medical condition.

    In Clermont County, Ohio call for an appointment or more information please call the E-HEAP staff at (513) 732-2277 ext. # 3.

    In Hamilton County, Ohio call 513.569.1850 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

    For Warren County, Ohio Call Toll Free: 1-866-747-1042. Available 24 hours/7 days a week in all areas.

    You may also receive help thru The Ohio Department of Development with the regular Home Energy Assistance Program. The E-HEAP office has these applications and the ODOD may also send you one thru the mail. These applications are sent back to Columbus to process, if you are eligible the amount of your benefit will depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income and the primary fuel you use to heat your home.

    For more information on this program you may call 1-800-282-0880 or your local office number above.