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Important Message
The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood County residents with heating assistance during the winter months. The program runs from November 4th, 2024 through March 31st, 2025 or until funds are depleted, whichever one comes first.
Who is eligible for the Winter Crisis Program?
Households must have a gross income at or below 175% poverty guideline to qualify for assistance and must meet at least one additional eligibility criteria listed below:
- A household member's electric utility has a disconnect notice, has been shut off, or new electric service is being established for the household.
- A household member who is enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) are eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, or first PIPP payment.
- PIPP PLUS customers are eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment.
- Furnace repairs are for homeowners only.
*Guidelines are subject to change
List of Documents Required
Failure to provide all required documentation will delay your assistance. We require the following documents:
Please submit the following documents with your application (photocopies are acceptable):
- Proof of citizenship or legal residency for everyone in the household.
- Proof of SSN for each member of the household, regardless of age.
- Current documentation of income for the last 30 days for all household members age 18 or over.
- Current, complete bills for your electric and heating utilities.
- Those applying on an applicant's behalf. A current notarized letter is required for individuals' applying on applicant's behalf.
Please note after reviewing your documents we may request additional information to complete your application.
Income Guidelines
| Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program. | ||
| Size of Household | Total Household Income 12 Months | 30-Day Income Limit |
| 1 | $26,355.00 | $2,196.25 |
| 2 | $35,770.00 | $2,980.83 |
| 3 | $45,185.00 | $3,765.42 |
| 4 | $54,600.00 | $4,550.00 |
| 5 | $64,015.00 | $5,334.58 |
| 6 | $73,430.00 | $6,119.17 |
| 7 | $82,845.00 | $6,903.75 |
| 8 | $90,515.00 | $7,542.92 |
- GLCAP Port Clinton Family Development Center: OTTAWA COUNTY
1848 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452 | Google Map - GLCAP Jordan Family Development Center: WOOD COUNTY
812 N. College Dr., Bowling Green, OH 43402 | Google Map - GLCAP Main Office: SANDUSKY COUNTY
127 S. Front St, Fremont, OH 43420 | Google Map - GLCAP Fostoria Family Development Center: SENECA COUNTY
801 Kirk St., Fostoria, OH 44830 | Google Map
Additional Notes
Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.
Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing 419-273-4212 and following the instructions.
