Housing Stability and Crisis Assistance

Home Energy Winter Crisis Program (HEAP)

helps you and your family stay warm and safe at home in the winter months.

HEAP helps income-eligible Ohioans that are threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected, or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel in their tank maintain their utility service. The program runs during the winter months: November 1-March 31.

IMPACT Rental Assistance*, provides for necessary expenditures for eligible households who have one or more individuals within the household that have qualified for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship during or due, directly or indirectly, to the coronavirus pandemic. 

You can apply here:

  • If you have an active application, please contact us at (614) 252-2799. 

*The American Rescue Plan Act 2021, ERA 2

Rental Assistance

Helps you & your family stay in your home.

New Satellite Office for utility support for residents in 43004, 43125, 43068, 43110, 43213 and 43232.  Appointment only- call 614-246-0019 and schedule TODAY!

NEW LOCATION on WEST SIDE

4129 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43228

IMPACT ConnecTour

Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)

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The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) helps Franklin County residents manage their energy bills year- round. Payments are based on a percentage of household income and are consistent year-round.

Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program

The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months. The program runs from July 1 to September 30.

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Water Assistance Program

 Providing emergency financial resources to ensure continuous water access for qualifying residents of Columbus and Franklin County.