Overview
Provides utility assistance for electric and heating bills to households threatened with a utility shut off, already disconnected or having less than a ten day fuel supply. (Propane, fuel oil, wood, kerosene, coal and corn pellets)
Benefits
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Assistance availablity ranges from $175.00 to $950.00 depending on the electric and heating source.
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Payment plans can also be set on accounts, depending on the utility company providing services to the home.
Eligibility Requirements
Households must be threatened with a utility shut off, already disconnected or having less than a ten day fuel supply. (Propane, fuel oil, wood, kerosene, coal and corn pellets)
These documents are required at every EHEAP appointment:
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Picture ID.
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Birth Certificate.
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All of the pages of your current electric and gas bill, or information on your bulk fuel account.
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If you have a new bulk fuel account bring a statement showing the minimum delivery amount required.
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Bring a current rent receipt with your landlord’s name, address and telephone number.
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If you own your home and your utility is OFF, bring your mortgage payment book or current property tax statement.
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All social security numbers for everyone in the household.
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All birth dates for everyone in the household.
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The last date completed in school for everyone in the household.
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Public assistance case number, if you have one.
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Proof of disability (if applicable) if anyone in your household is disabled.
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Documentation of all income in your household for 3 months (previous to the appointment date) for those 18 or older in the household.
Eligible Counties
Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood
Income Guidelines
|
Size of Household |
1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
4 People |
5 People |
6 People |
7 People |
8 People |
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3 Month Income Limit |
$5,415.00 |
$7,285.00 |
$9,155.00 |
$11,025.00 |
$12,895.00 |
$14,765.00 |
$16,635.00 |
$18,505.00 |
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Yearly Income Limit |
$21,660.00 |
$29,140.00 |
$36,620.00 |
$44,100.00 |
$51,580.00 |
$59,060.00 |
$66,540.00 |
$74,020.00 |
For households with more than 8 people add $1,870.00 per person to the 3 Month Income Limit; add $7,480.00 per person to the Yearly Income Limit.
Income level cannot exceed the stated income guidelines
Contact Information
Tony Lindenberger (Basic Needs Specialist)
Central Office
109 South Front St.
Fremont, OH 43420
(419) 334-8911
1-800-775-9767
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