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PRC Utilities and Home Repair

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What is PRC?

The Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Program, created by Ohio House Bill 408, is designed to serve low-income families.  The PRC Program is a program designed to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own home or in the homes of relatives to prevent dependency on governmental subsidies by promoting job preparation, work, and self-sufficiency, and to alleviate a family crisis that could lead to the removal of a child(ren) from their home.  You must apply for assistance through the local Job & Family Services of Portage County (JFS).  Community Action Council will provide the service once an approved application is received by our agency from JFS.

PRC UTILITY ASSISTANCE

  • With the exception of water, applicants must apply for HEAP assistance during the HEAP heating season and PRC funds will be utilized only during non-HEAP months. 
  • The agency will always pay the minimum amount necessary to restore service to regulated utilities.  This may include a reconnect fee that is required if service has been shut off at the same address.
  • Limited to $600 total
  • Limited to electric, gas, fuel oil, propane and water.
  • Customers must complete a PRC application through the Job & Family Services of Portage County
  • Must provide original utility bill in the name of the applicant, spouse, or parent of child in the PRC assistance group.
  • If utility is in the landlord's name, verification that the utility is the applicant's responsibility is required.  Must furnish the utility bill from the landlord documenting the applicant's portion.
  • Requested service must have a disconnection notice, or be at least 30 days past due.
  • Services may only be provided twice in a 24 month period, not to exceed a combined total of $600.  The 24 month period begins on the date of the application.

PRC Home Repair Assistance

  • Limited to $7,500 in emergency repairs that directly affect the health and safety of the family and are limited to electric, plumbing, septic, heat and accessibility problems.
  • Must complete a PRC application through the Job & Family Services of Portage County
  • Must provide deed/land contract, or other proof of home ownership in the name of the applicant, spouse, or parent of child in the PRC assistance group.
  • Address must be applicant's current place of residence.
  • Repair needed must be identified and verified by an approved contractor, selected by Community Action Council, as necessary for the health and safety of the family.
  • Must provide proof that homeowners insurance will not cover repairs or is a required stipulation to obtain homeowners insurance.
  • Eligible for services once in the applicant's lifetime.

How to apply

To apply for services, you must complete an application provided by the Job & Family Services of Portage County.  For your convenience, you may click on the link below to be directed to their application.
Apply for prc assistance by clicking here

Contact Community Action Council of Portage County, Inc. for more information at 330-297-1456  or via email at info@cacportage.net .
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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Portage County Programs >
      • PIPP Plus
      • EFSP Utility Assistance
      • PRC Utility & Home Repair Assistance
      • Home Weatherization Portage County
      • Home Repair Portage County
      • Electric Partnership Program (EPP) Portage County
      • Community Technology Learning Center
      • After School Center
      • Summer Food Service Program
    • Trumbull County Programs >
      • Home Weatherization Trumbull County
      • Home Repair Trumbull County
      • Electric Partnership Program (EPP) Trumbull County
    • PCCAN
  • About
    • Celebrating 50 years!!
    • CAC's Board of Directors
    • CAC's Management
    • The War on Poverty
  • Help Wanted
  • Locations & Contact Information
  • Donate
  • Links to Resources
    • Area Agency on Aging
    • Catholic Charities
    • Family & Community Services
    • National Community Action Foundation
    • National Community Action Partnership
    • Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
    • Ohio Commission on Minority Health
    • Ohio Development Services Agency
    • Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority
    • Portage County Dept of Job & Family Services
    • Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
    • Salvation Army of Portage County
    • Social Security Administration
    • United Way of Portage County
    • Veteran's Administration
  • Current Events & News
  • Annual Reports
  • Staff Email Portal
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Career Opportunities
  • CARES
  • Minority Health