Federal Poverty Guidelines

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 federal poverty guidelines. Below are several of the limits commonly used.

200% of the 2011-2012 federal poverty guidelines (used for HEAP)

Size of Household	Yearly Income Limit	Three Month Income Limit
1	up to $21,780	$5,445
2	$29,420	$7,355
3	$37,060	$9,265
4	$44,700	$11,175
5	$52,340	$13,085
6	$59,980	$14,995

For households with more than six members, add $7,640 per member for 12 months or $1,910 for three months.

150% of the 2011-12 federal poverty guidelines (used for PIPP)

Size of Household	Yearly Income Limit	Three Month Income Limit
1	up to $16,335	$4,084
2	$22,065	$5,516
3	$27,795	$6,949
4	$33,525	$8,381
5	$39,255	$9,814
6	$44,985	$11,246

For households with more than six members, add $5,730 per member for 12 months or $1,433 for three months.