E-HEAP is a federally funded program administered in Portage County by CAC, and is available to provide assistance once per heating season (November 1st - March 31st) to eligible low-income homeowners and renters that are disconnected, threatened with disconnection, or have less than a ten-day supply of bulk fuel. Customers must be below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines for 3 months.
E-HEAP will restore or maintain primary heat source and/or secondary energy source up to State of Ohio maximum benefit of $175. Users of fuel oil/propane may receive a benefit of up to $750. Users of wood, coal and pellets may receive a benefit up to $450. The benefit is based on the total dollar amount needed to resolve the crisis situation for the primary and/or secondary energy source, and does not cover total debt owed by the client. A client co-payment may be necessary to resolve the crisis. Appointments can be made by calling our agency at 330-297-1456. We have an automated appointment system that is available 24 hours per day to schedule an appointment.
You may access and download a HEAP application by clicking on the File below.
E-HEAP will restore or maintain primary heat source and/or secondary energy source up to State of Ohio maximum benefit of $175. Users of fuel oil/propane may receive a benefit of up to $750. Users of wood, coal and pellets may receive a benefit up to $450. The benefit is based on the total dollar amount needed to resolve the crisis situation for the primary and/or secondary energy source, and does not cover total debt owed by the client. A client co-payment may be necessary to resolve the crisis. Appointments can be made by calling our agency at 330-297-1456. We have an automated appointment system that is available 24 hours per day to schedule an appointment.
You may access and download a HEAP application by clicking on the File below.
| heap_app_14-15_single.pdf |
When completed with the application, please attach all required documentation and mail or drop off to:
Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc.
PO Box 917
1036 W. Main Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
Attn: HEAP
Summer Crisis Cooling
Between June and August each year, CAC operates the Summer Crisis Cooling Program, or Summer HEAP. Regulations for this program may vary slightly from year to year. Under this program, any individual over 60 or with a respiratory condition may receive a one-time payment on their electric bill, and may be eligible for a new window air conditioner and/or fans. All applicants must also meet income guidelines. Contact CAC for more information at 330-297-1456 or via email at info@cacportage.net .
Below are the current Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2014:
HOUSEHOLD SIZE 3-MONTH INCOME 175% ANNUAL INCOME 175%
1 $ 5,105.63 $ 20,442.50
2 $ 6,881.88 $ 27,527.50
3 $ 8,658.13 $ 34,632.50
4 $ 10,434.38 $ 41,737.50
5 $ 12,210.63 $ 48,842.50
6 $ 13,986.88 $ 55,947.50
Each Add'l Person + $ 1,776.25/ Month $ 7,105/ Annual
