Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission will begin accepting applications for the HEAP Summer Crisis program July 1, 2020 and will continue through September 30, 2020.
The program will offer the following assistance:
• electric bill payment and/or
• air conditioner or fan and/or
• central air unit repair (cannot exceed program max benefit amount)
New Eligibility: Can help disconnects and those on PIPP
Temporary Suspended: Walk-in hours not available at this time
To be eligible, the household must be within 175% of the Federal Poverty guidelines ($45,850 annual income for a family of four) and meet one of the qualifications below:
• Individuals with a Documented Medical Condition – A member of the household has a documented medical condition verified by a licensed physician, registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant stating, “Due to an illness, this client would benefit from continued electric service and/or air conditioning.”
• Individuals Age 60 and Over – At least one member of the household is 60 years of age or older. No medical documentation needed.
• Defaulted PIPP or 1st PIPP
• Households whose electric has been shut off, disconnection notice, or is establishing new serve
Appointment Requirements:
• Income for the past 30 days, electric and gas bill, social security cards for everyone in the household, and disability proof (if applicable) are required for every appointment.
• NOCAC assisted over 918 households during our 2019 summer program year: 663 electric payments, 268 air conditioner units, 194 fans, and 10 central air unit repairs provided.
To schedule an appointment, please contact our toll free hotline number at 419-219-4641 or visit www.nocac.org/emergency-services to schedule online.
