A number of assistance programs are available to help income-eligible Ohioans pay their utility bills. Eligibility typically is based on total household income as a percentage of the 2009 federal poverty guidelines. Below are several of the limits commonly used.
Size of Household | Yearly Income Limit | Three Month Income Limit |
1 | up to $21,660 | $5,415 |
2 | $29,140 | $7,285 |
3 | $36,620 | $9,155 |
4 | $44,100 | $11,025 |
5 | $51,580 | $12,895 |
6 | $59,060 | $14,765 |
For households with more than six members, add $7,480 per member for 12 months or $1,870 for three months.
Size of Household | Yearly Income Limit | Three Month Income Limit |
1 | up to $18,953 | $4,738 |
2 | $25,498 | $6,375 |
3 | $32,043 | $8,010 |
4 | $38,588 | $9,647 |
5 | $45,133 | $11,284 |
6 | $51,678 | $12,920 |
For households with more than six members, add $6,545 per member for 12 months or $1,637 for three months.
Yearly Income Limit | Three Month Income Limit | |
1 | up to $16,245 | $4,062 |
2 | $21,855 | $5,464 |
3 | $27,465 | $6,867 |
4 | $33,075 | $8,269 |
5 | $38,685 | $9,672 |
6 | $44,295 | $10,650 |
For households with more than six members, add $5,610 per member for 12 months or $1,403 for three months.
Size of Household | Yearly Income Limit | Three Month Income Limit |
1 | up to $5,415 | $1,354 |
2 | $7,285 | $1,822 |
3 | $9,155 | $2,289 |
4 | $11,025 | $2,757 |
5 | $12,895 | $3,224 |
6 | $14,765 | $3,962 |
For households with more than six members, add $1,870 per member for 12 months or $468 for three months.