Summer Crisis Program

Highland County Community Action announces the 2018 Summer Crisis Program Starting July 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2018

This program can provide, for eligible households, up to either $300 or $500, dependent upon your electric provider, of assistance with an electric bill and/or a room air conditioner unit.  Central air unit repair is also available.

To be eligible for assistance there must be a household member over age 60 or a household member with a documented medical condition resulting in the need for electric or cooling.

To qualify for an air conditioning unit the household must not have working central air conditioning, and not have received a unit from the HEAP program in the prior 3 years.  Air conditioner supplies are limited.

All physician statements must state the need to qualify and be dated within the prior twelve (12) months.

PIPP plus customers are not eligible for electric assistance but may qualify for an air conditioner.

The program requires that electric service be in the name of an adult household member or landlord with documentation the applicant is responsible for the bill – you must provide the account number.  Please note you must provide all heating bills at the time of application.

Total household income must be at or below 175% of the current Federal Poverty Guidelines.

For households with a disabled member, you must provide documentation of disability.

Home visits may be available for seniors and home-bound disabled applicants.

Documentation needed for assistance included:

• Picture ID for main applicant
• Social Security numbers for all household members.
• Income documentation for the past 30 or the past 12 months, please call to find out which you need
• Most recent electric bill (unlike the Winter Crisis Program a disconnect notice is not necessary)
• Documentation of a household member age 60 or older or the physician documentation
• Documentation of disability if applicable
• Name, address, and telephone number of your landlord if applicable
• Proof of citizenship for all household members, for a list of acceptable proof contact HCCAO

For More Information or to set up an appointment please call Highland County Community Action – Hillsboro 937-393-3458 or Greenfield 937-981-9718.

*For additional locations, please contact the Hillsboro Office.