Reps. Jarrells: Home energy bill assistance is available this winter

COLUMBUS— State Rep. Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus) announced today that assistance is available through the Ohio Department of Development and IMPACT Community Action for Ohioans who need help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Ohioans who are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected from their utility service, transferring services, establishing new services, at or below 25% fuel, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 12 months, may also be eligible for the HEAP Winter Crisis Program.

“Grassroots organizations such as IMPACT Community Action are vital in ensuring that everyone in our neighborhood can stay warm this winter. I am so pleased to hear that these funds are available for constituents across our communities,” said Rep. Jarrells.

Applications for the HEAP Winter Crisis program must be received by March 31, 2022. The last day to apply for the regular HEAP benefit is May 31, 2022. For more information or to apply, visit energyhelp.ohio.gov or call your local Energy Assistance Provider.