Local Utility Resources
State
Learn what Internet Service providers are doing to keep Ohioans connected, including keeping service turned on during the pandemic and waiving late fees:
https://governor.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/governor/media/news-and-media/dewine-husted-praise-internet-providers-for-commitment-to-keep-americans-connected-pledge
State
Learn how to manage your home energy cost: https://development.ohio.gov/is/is_energyassist.htm
State
Ohio has received an extension of the Winter Crisis Program through May 1, and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) through June 1. The Winter Crisis Program helps income-eligible Ohioans maintain their utility service, while HEAP provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their home energy bills through a one-time benefit applied directly to their bill. You can now also apply for these programs over the phone, instead of needing to appear in person. Visit EnergyHelp.Ohio.gov for more information or call 1 (800) 282-0880 to begin your application.
State
Broadband Ohio, the state’s office dedicated to improving access to high-speed internet, has been working with providers to find public hotspot locations that Ohioans can use in areas where they may not otherwise have access to internet from home. Providers not currently listed that are offering public wi-fi hotspots are encouraged to email together@governor.ohio.gov with contact information, and a representative from Broadband Ohio will follow-up.
Check out Wi-Fi hotspot locations in Ohio at https://innovateohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/innovate/news/news-and-events/04042020
Butler
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/butler_county_rental_assistanc.html
https://www.supportmanagementsolutions.org/index.php/resources-mnu/housing-assist-mnu/23-butler-county-ohio
https://reliefbenefits.com/
Franklin
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/franklin_county_assistance_pro.html
https://cap4kids.org/columbus/housing-utilities/help-with-utilities/
https://co.salvationarmy.org/CentralOhio/rent-assistance
https://handsoncentralohio.org/efsp/
Hamilton
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/hamilton_county_assistance_pro.html
https://www.cincy-caa.org/what-we-do/family-support/heating-cooling-assistance.html
https://swo.salvationarmy.org/SouthwestOhio/emergency-assistance
https://unitedfamilynetwork.com/
Greene
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/greene_county_assistance_progr.html
https://www.co.greene.oh.us/DocumentCenter/View/9004/Community-Resource-List-PDF?bidId=
https://miamivalleycap.org/heap/
https://www.help4seniors.org/
Montgomery
Water and Sewer Bills/Customer Service:
www.mcohio.org/water
(937) 781-2688
Solid Waste and Recycling Services:
www.mcswd.org
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/montgomery_county_assistance_p.html
https://miamivalleycap.org/heap/
https://www.puco.ohio.gov/be-informed/consumer-topics/energy-assistance-programs-help-with-paying-your-utility-bills/