HEAP / LIHEAP Utility Assistance

Ohio Development Services Agency / IMPACT Community Action

Available Home Repair

About This Program

HEAP / LIHEAP Utility Assistance is available to homeowners and renters in Columbus, OH.

Federal LIHEAP funding distributed through Ohio's HEAP program helps low-income households pay heating bills. PIPP Plus allows eligible customers to pay a percentage of income instead of full utility bills. Applied for through local community action agencies.

<=175% FPL for HEAP, <=150% FPL for PIPP Plus, heating season only

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Columbus, OH, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Helps pay winter heating bills for low-income households
  • PIPP Plus: pay percentage of income for utility bills
  • Applied through IMPACT Community Action (Franklin Co.)
  • Typically available November through May
  • Priority for seniors, disabled, and families with children

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

614-252-2799

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Typically November - May (heating season)

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for HEAP / LIHEAP Utility Assistance in Columbus?

HEAP / LIHEAP Utility Assistance is open to homeowners and renters in Columbus, OH. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for HEAP / LIHEAP Utility Assistance in Columbus, OH?

Apply directly with Ohio Development Services Agency / IMPACT Community Action using the official program link on this page or call 614-252-2799. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Typically November - May (heating season).

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