A number of assistance programs are available to help income-eligible Ohioans pay their utility bills. Eligibility typically is based on total household income as a percentage of the federal poverty guidelines. Below are several of the limits commonly used.
Annual
| Size of Household | Poverty Income at 150% (PIPP Plus) | Poverty Income at 175% (HEAP) | Poverty Income at 200% (HWAP) |
| 1 | $19,140 | $22,330 | $25,520 |
| 2 | $25,860 | $30,170 | $34,480 |
| 3 | $32,580 | $38,010 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $39,300 | $45,850 | $52,400 |
| 5 | $46,020 | $53,690 | $61,360 |
| 6 | $52,740 | $61,530 | $70,320 |
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For units with more than six members add $6,720 for each member. |
For units with more than six members add $7,840 for each member. | For units with more than six members add $8,960 for each member. |
30-Day (One Guidelines)
| Size of Household | Poverty Income at 150% (PIPP Plus) | Poverty Income at 175% (HEAP) | Poverty Income at 200% (HWAP) |
| 1 | $1,595 | $1,861 | $2,127 |
| 2 | $2,155 | $2,515 | $2,873 |
| 3 | $2,715 | $3,168 | $3,620 |
| 4 | $3,275 | $3,821 | $4,367 |
| 5 | $3,835 | $4,474 | $5,113 |
| 6 | $4,395 | $5,128 | $5,860 |
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For units with more than six members add $560 for each member. |
For units with more than six members add $654 for each member. | For units with more than six members add $747 for each member. |
