Winter Crisis Program Starts Nov. 4, 2024

LEBANON, OH -- The Ohio Development Services Agency and Warren County Community Services Inc, (WCCS) Community Assistance Program will assist income-eligible Ohioans with a one-time payment with a households primary and/or secondary heating source with a disconnection, shut-off, need to establish new service, need to pay to transfer service, have a PIPP default, need to pay first PIPP, or have 25% or less of bulk fuel/propane. This program runs from Nov.4, 2024-March 31, 2025

To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines 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 $54,600.

To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with Warren County Community Services, Inc., Community Assistance, emergency HEAP. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 513-970-6737 or online at https://wccs.itfrontdesk.com

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

• Copies of their most recent energy bills.
• A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member 18 and over.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
• Proof of disability (if applicable).
• Lease signed and dated or statement from the landlord with name, address, and phone number
• Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority worksheet/HUD worksheet (if applicable)
• SNAP benefit letter (if applicable)

“WCCS’ mission is to strengthen the fabric of our community by providing services and connecting people to resources necessary for realizing their full potential for a quality life.”

For more information about the features of the Winter Crisis Program. To see what is required to apply, contact Warren County Community Services, Inc. Community Assistance-HEAP at 513-970-6737 or online at www.wccsi.org or to be connected to your local Energy Assistance provider visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or call (800) 282-0880.

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.

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