HEAP / Winter Crisis Program

Community Action Akron Summit

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Listed amount
Up to $800 per heating season
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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs HEAP / Winter Crisis Program in its Akron, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

HEAP provides assistance paying energy bills for income-eligible Summit County residents. The Winter Crisis Program runs November through March and can also cover eligible heating system repairs during winter months.

Benefit amount based on income, household size, and fuel type

The cited general URL responded on 2026-09-20; it does not confirm this program or amount.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Energy bill assistance for income-eligible households
  • Winter Crisis Program: November 1, March 31
  • Can include emergency furnace repair during winter
  • Available to homeowners and renters
  • Apply through Community Action Akron Summit

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Program phone: 330-376-7730

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Deadline: Winter Crisis: November 1 through March 31 annually

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for HEAP / Winter Crisis Program in Akron, OH?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $800 per heating season. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for HEAP / Winter Crisis Program in Akron?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for HEAP / Winter Crisis Program in Akron, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with Community Action Akron Summit; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 330-376-7730. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Winter Crisis: November 1 through March 31 annually.

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