Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services want to help ease the burden of costly energy bills this winter and keep Ohio’s families warm.
As of Nov. 1, income-eligible Ohioans can receive one-time assistance with their home heating bill through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program. The program is open until March 31, 2027.
The Winter Crisis Program assists Ohioans facing service disconnection, those who have already been disconnected, individuals needing to establish new service and those required to pay for a service transfer.
It also supports households with 25 percent or less of bulk fuel in their tank to maintain
service. Qualifying households must have a gross annual income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level 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 $57,750. Last year, WCP helped more than 73,000 Ohio households, providing $25.5 million in benefits. To apply for the program, residents are required to schedule an appointment with Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 419-281-4327. Applicants should bring the following documents to their appointment:
- Their most recent energy bills.
- Proof of income for all household members for the past 30 days or 12 months.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
- Proof of disability (if applicable).
For more information about the Winter Crisis Program, and what is needed to apply, contact Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission at 419-281-4327. To be connected to your local energy assistance provider, visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.
