HEAP offers help with costly winter heating bills

ONTARIO – Residents in Knox and surrounding counties can apply for help with their winter heating bills.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offered through the Ohio Area Agency on Aging can help.

To apply, fill out the application, which is available by calling the agency at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Anyone age 18 and older may apply for this assistance. Those 60 and over can receive help with filling out the application.

All heating types are eligible for energy assistance programs: electric, wood, coal, natural gas, propane and kerosene.

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc., at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, serves older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers and resource networks.