HEAP application deadline fast approaching

ONTARIO — The deadline to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is May 31. HEAP helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.

Visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply, download a copy of the application or find contact information for an energy assistance provider. Senior citizens may go to the Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the documents and completing the HEAP application.

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Anyone age 18 and older may apply for this assistance. Those 60 and over can get assistance with filling out the application. All heating types are eligible for energy assistance programs.

For more information, including a list of required documents, contact the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799. To be connected to a local energy assistance provider, call 800-282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or visit energyhelp.ohio.gov.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Home Energy Assistance Program deadline in Ohio is May 31