Utility Bill Assistance
If you are facing a utility shut-off or are low on fuel supplies, GLCAP can help. We can help provide assistance with utility payments, including help during the winter months through the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP), and help during the summer through the Summer Crisis program.
Eligibility Guidelines
In order to qualify for assistance, you must be a resident of Wood, Sandusky, Ottawa or Seneca County, and will need to provide the following items:
• A list of all household members, including Social Security numbers and birth dates
• Proof of citizenship for each household member
• Proof of income for each adult household member for the previous 30 days or 12 months
• Copies of your recent utility bills
• Disability verification (if applicable).
You must also be at or below the income levels noted below, depending on household size.
For more information, download a copy of our brochure.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross annual income of all household members | $21,857.50 | $29,592.50 | $37,327.50 | $45,062.50 | $52,797.50 | $60,532.50 | $68,267.50 | $76,002.50 |
Appointments
To schedule an in-person appointment at one of the following GLCAP locations nearest you,
call 1-800-775-9767 or 567-432-5046, or click here.
GLCAP Fostoria Family
Development Center
801 Kirk St.
Fostoria, OH 44830
GLCAP Jordan Family
Development Center
812 N. College Dr.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Affordable Utility Payment Plans
Monthly payment plans based on income to help make utility costs more affordable.
Insulation & Weatherization
Learn what improvements the GLCAP Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) can provide you.
Home Rehabilitation
The GLCAP Home Repair and Home Rehabilitation programs provides home repairs assistance for a variety of needs if you own a home.