The Emergency HEAP Winter Crisis Program begins November 1st and runs through March 31st, 2020. Through the program, income eligible households can get one-time assistance with their home heating costs. To schedule an appointment, contact Highland County Community Action at (937) 393-3458.
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The Winter Crisis Program can provide up to $175 of assistance with regulated electric or natural gas, $750 of assistance with non regulated electric or natural gas, $550 of assistance with wood, coal, or pellets, $500 of assistance with a furnace repair, and $900 for propane or fuel oil. In addition, eligible households -those at 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or less - with a regulated utility may be signed up on the PIPP Plus program where it would benefit the household to do so. Applicant:; seen by appointment or as walk~ins for emergencies;
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Documentation Needed to Process your WCP Application:
• Income documentation for the past 30 days unless self employed or seasonally employed, then you wil1 need 12 months- if you receive assistance from friends or family·you will need to provide a signed statement by that person detailing this assistance with their address and phone number.
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For applicants and household members with no documented income source, you may be required to provide the prior year's tax transcript or verification of non-filing status:
• Social Security Number/Cards for all persons in the household
• Most recent electric and narural gas bill
• Proof of citizenship - i.e. birth certificate or voter registration card -for a complete list contact HCCAO at 937-393-3458 Hillsboro or 937-981-9718 Greenfield
• Name, address, and phone number of your landlord if applicable
• If a household member is disabled, proof of disability is required,
Clients applying for assistance with regulated or non regulated electric or natural gas must have a disconnect notice or be applying for new or transferred service. Bulk Fuel users must have less than a 10 clay supply of fuel.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, call (937) 393-3458 or (937) 981-9718. Walk·ins seen by emergency/need on a first come first served basis
Office hours Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm Hillsboro and Greenfield.