Since 1981, Cleveland Housing Network, its member community development corporations, and other affiliated agencies have helped thousands of Northeast Ohio families reduce their utility expenses by an average of 30% each year through the following programs. Most homeowners and tenants must meet Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) guidelines. Click here for a complete Agency list and Energy conservation application
Funded by the State of Ohio
A household whose total income is at or below 200 percent of the 2007-208 federal poverty guidelines may be eligible. The guidelines are listed below:
Size of household |
PIP Total Annual Income (150%) |
HEAP Total Annual Income (200%) |
Weatherization Total Annual Income (200%) |
1 person |
$14,700 |
$17,867 |
$21,660 |
2 persons |
$19,800 |
$23,957 |
$29,140 |
3 persons |
$24,900 |
$30,047 |
$36,620 |
4 persons |
$30,000 |
$36,137 |
$44,100 |
5 persons |
$35,100 |
$42,227 |
$51,580 |
6 persons |
$40,200 |
$48,317 |
$59,060 |
For households with more than 6 members, add $5,100 for PIP and $6,090 for HEAP per member
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program. It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. If you are eligible for assistance, the amount of your one-time HEAP benefit will depend on federal funding levels, how many people live with you, total household income, and the primary fuel you use to heat your home. In most cases, the one-time benefit will be a credit applied to your energy bill by your utility company (or fuel vendor). To learn about other available HEAP programs, click here.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applications for the 2009-2010 Regular HEAP program will be accepted August 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. The total household income of an applicant must be at or below 200% of the fiscal year 2009, federal poverty guidelines listed below:
| 200% of Poverty - HEAP & EHEAP PROGRAM |
Size of household |
Per Month |
Per Year |
Per Hour |
1 person |
$1,805 |
$21,660 |
$10.41 |
2 persons |
$2,428 |
$29,140 |
$14.01 |
3 persons |
$3,052 |
$36,620 |
$17.61 |
4 persons |
$3,675 |
$44,100 |
$21.20 |
5 persons |
$4,298 |
$51,580 |
$24.80 |
Click Here for HEAP Application
Things to bring to the HEAP office: current gas and electric bills (even if only requesting assistance on one bill), current proof of income for everyone in the household, social security numbers for all household members, and photo ID.
Persons who wish to apply for Emergency HEAP can schedule an appointment by calling (216) 518-4014. Persons who live in the following zip codes and are handicapped and need a home visit should call (216) 774-2346:
44102 |
44105 |
44108 |
44110 |
44113 |
44125 |
44103 |
44106 |
44109 |
44112 |
44120 |
44127 |
Emergency HEAP will forward scheduled appointments to each utility company to assist the customer with avoiding disconnection of service by placing a hold on the customers account. The hold will maintain service for 5 days past the appointment date. If an obligation is not made to the utility company by the HEAP office, by the 5th day, an order will be issued to disconnect service the next day.
Persons who miss their scheduled appointment will need to try to be seen as a walk-in at one of the neighborhood HEAP sites. Utility companies will not honor a second appointment.
Persons with less than a ten (10)-day supply of bulk fuel can receive a benefit up to $450.
CHN accepts 10 walk-ins per site at 8:30 AM. Below is a list of CHN’s HEAP offices:
Merrick House
3167 Fulton Ave
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Famicos Foundation
1325 Ansel Road
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Fairfax Renaissance Dev. Corp.
8111 Quincy Avenue |
Slavic Village Dev. Corp.
5620 Broadway Avenue |
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Bellaire-Puritas Dev. Corp.
14703 Puritas Avenue
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WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS
Housewarming Program
Funded by Dominion - Click Here to see how we can save you money!
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP)
Funded by the State of Ohio Department of Development
Similar to Housewarming, the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) is designed to reduce energy consumption by providing insulation and air leakage repairs to homes in the City of Cleveland whose residents (both homeowners and tenants) meet HEAP guidelines. The program also includes a furnace inspection and diagnostic testing to determine the furnace and air leakage repairs that are needed in the home, and may include repair and/or replacement of water heaters and insulation of heating ducts.
Contact: Viola Robinson – 216.574.7120 x.127 vrobinso@chnnet.com for details
CLEVELAND PUBLIC POWER (CPP)
CPP customers can receive energy conservation services, including installation of fluorescent light bulbs and replacement of “energy hog” refrigerator units. Homeowners may be eligible to receive a replacement of defective electrical panel. (Must apply to Weatherization program prior)
Contact: Barbara Allen – 216.774.2345 – ballen@chnnet.com for details
ELECTRICAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (EPP)
Funded by the State of Ohio
The EPP program targets high electric users who participate in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP customers) The EPP program focuses on electrical energy use reduction through conservation measures and client education.
Contact: Ellen Koonce – 216.574.7120 x 171- ekoonce@chnnet.com for details
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Funded by Division of Water, City of Cleveland (CWD)
This program serves Cleveland Water Department (CWD) customers who meet HEAP income guidelines by installing water saving devices (low flow showerheads, toilet dams and faucet aerators), minor plumbing repairs and emergency service line replacements (from curb to house). Please note only owner occupied homes are eligible for service.
Contact: Jessica Ingram – 216.574.7120 x.243 - jingram@chnnet.com for details.
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