How to apply for Van Wert County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Van Wert County) in Ohio
Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Van Wert County.
Who it's for
Ohio HEAP for Van Wert County residents: Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) is the HEAP/PIPP+/Winter Crisis administering agency for Van Wert County. Income limit: 175% FPL (~$27,930 single). Apply via energyhelp.ohio.gov, by calling 1-800-282-0880, or at the local administering agency. PIPP+ (ongoing 6%-of-income utility plan) + Winter Crisis Program (Nov-March emergency tier) layer on top.
Van Wert: HEAP delivery via the local administering agency. PIPP+ + Winter Crisis layer on top.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of all household income (past 90 days)
- Recent heating bill
- Proof of Van Wert County / Ohio residency
- Social Security numbers for all household members
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-282-0880
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Van Wert County HEAP/PIPP+ Administering Agency — Home Energy Assistance (Van Wert County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income (past 90 days), recent heating bill, proof of Van Wert County / Ohio residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Emergency AidVan Wert County Emergency Aid — Referral CoordinationVan Wert County Job and Family Services + Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC) + Area Agency on Aging 3 + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework.
- Emergency AidHEAP — Home Energy Assistance Program (Ohio)Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), Office of Community Support Services — administers HEAP through community action agencies in all 88 counties
- Income SupportResidential State Supplement (RSS)Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly OhioMHAS) runs the program; the County Department of Job and Family Services decides income and resource eligibility; Area Agencies on Aging help with the level-of-care assessment
- EmploymentSenior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)U.S. Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.