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Summer Cooling Assistance Begins July 1st

The Ohio Department of Development and Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months.

From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households or those that have a disconnection notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, require air conditioning, or those with an elderly household member (60 years or older) who can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for their health. Qualifying medical conditions can include lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, and others.

To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of up to seven members, and 60 percent of the State Median Income for a family of eight or more members. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $54,600.

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

  • Copies of their most recent energy bills.
  • A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members;
  • Proof of disability (if applicable)
  • Social Security numbers for all household members;
  • Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health (if there isn’t a household member over the age of 60);
  • Proof of service disconnection or threat of disconnection if not over 60 or medical eligibility.

 

 

 

 

Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) program who meet the above criteria may also be eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.

To learn more or apply, contact Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission’s HEAP office.

Coshocton County                   740-622-9801

Knox County                             740-397-0378

Holmes County                         330-674-6479

Ashland County                       419-281-4327