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 2012-2013 federal poverty guidelines (used for HEAP)

Size of Household	Yearly Income Limit	Three Month Income Limit
1	up to $22,340	$5,585
2	$30,260	$7,565
3	$38,180	$9,545
4	$46,100	$11,525
5	$54,020	$13,505
6	$61,940	$15,485

For households with more than six members, add $7,920 per member for 12 months or $1,980 for three months.

150% of the 2012-2013 federal poverty guidelines (used for PIPP)

Size of Household	Yearly Income Limit	Three Month Income Limit
1	up to $16,755	$4,188.75
2	$22,695	$5,673.75
3	$28,635	$7,158.75
4	$34,575	$8,643.75
5	$40,515	$10,128.75
6	$46,455	$11,613.75

For households with more than six members, add $5,940 per member for 12 months or $1,485 for three months.