Help is Available for Rent, Heat, Water

If you are struggling to pay your bills, LCCAA may be able to help. Talk to your child’s teacher or family service worker about a referral to one of these programs.

Rent Assistance

Rent assistance is available and can be paid as far back as March 2020.

Must live at or below 80% of the Area Median Income ($62,900 for a family of four in 2022).

Must apply online at www. covidhelp.lccaa.net.

Priority for those facing eviction.

Heating Help

Winter heating assistance is available from a variety of programs through LCCAA.

Winter Crisis will help if your heat is disconnected or you’ve received a disconnect notice.

You must have an appointment for Winter Crisis. Make one at www. lccaa.net.

You can apply for HEAP online at energyhelp.ohio. gov.

Get on PIPP to control your bills, also at energyhelp. ohio.gov.

Columbia Gas customers can access fuel funds.

Water Assistance

LIH-WAP, the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program will provide help to income eligible Lorain County residents.

Households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Apply by sending an email through LCCAA’s Contact Us form. Direct your email to “Water Assistance (LIHWAP).” Visit www. lccaa.net/about_us/contact_ us.

You can also apply at energyhelp.ohio.gov.

LCCAA has partners throughout the county. If you are in need of help with any household expense or issue, please ask your Family Service Worker for information.