VILLAGE OF ELIDA / RESIDENT RESOURCES
Help With Heating
Costs This Winter
Ohio’s Winter Crisis Program may help qualifying households maintain or restore home heating service during an emergency.
2026–2027 PROGRAM WINDOW
NOV 2 –
MAR 31
November 2, 2026 through March 31, 2027
One-time emergency heating assistance for eligible Ohio households.
WHO MAY QUALIFY
When heating becomes an emergency
Assistance may be available to income-eligible Ohio households experiencing one of the situations below. Both homeowners and renters may qualify, subject to program requirements.
SERVICE AT RISK
Disconnection notice
You have received a utility disconnection notice or your home heating service has already been disconnected.
FUEL RUNNING LOW
Low heating fuel
Your household has 25% or less of its bulk heating fuel supply remaining.
URGENT HEATING NEED
Other emergencies
You need to establish or transfer service, or may qualify for emergency heating-system repair or replacement.
AVAILABLE SUPPORT
What assistance can cover
Depending on the household’s circumstances and program rules, assistance may help maintain or restore service, replenish qualifying bulk fuel, or address an eligible emergency with heating equipment.
CHECK ELIGIBILITY
Income guidelines apply
For households of up to seven people, the program generally uses a limit of 175% of federal poverty guidelines; larger households have additional guidelines. The local provider determines eligibility and benefits.
A SIMPLE START
How to apply
Start online and connect with a local Energy Assistance Provider or Community Action Agency. Winter Crisis applicants generally also need to complete an appointment with a local provider.
01
Contact a provider
Use Ohio Energy Help to find application information and the appropriate local provider.
02
Gather your documents
Have recent utility bills, household income information, and required identification available.
03
Complete your appointment
Follow the local provider’s instructions to complete the required steps and confirm what else is needed.
OFFICIAL RESOURCES
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Review the official program information and application resources below. The Winter Crisis Program is administered through Ohio’s energy assistance network, not directly by the Village of Elida.
Eligibility, available benefits, and required documents are determined by the program administrator and local provider. Check official guidance for the most current requirements.