Summer Crisis Application Process
Summer Crisis appointments will be held in person, virtually, or via phone, depending on the emergency status of your application.
You must complete an application prior to scheduling any type of appointment.
Follow these steps to complete your application and secure your appointment:
- To apply online:
- Click here to launch the online application
- Set up your energy assistance account (email required) and fill out the online application for assistance.
- Be sure to check the “Summer Crisis” box if you currently have a disconnect notice!
- Scan in/take a photo and upload your required documentation.
- Still not sure what documents you need to submit? Click here to download our checklist!
- After you’ve completed the application and uploaded your documents, schedule your phone appointment.
- Click here to schedule online; OR
- Call 937-514-4777 to schedule via phone
- To apply using a paper application:
- Click here to download the application – print and complete or fill it out on your computer.
- Make copies of your required documentation.
- Still not sure what documents you need to submit? Click here to download our checklist!
- Drop off your application at our agency drop box!
- Fill out the provided envelope, put your documents in the envelope, seal it, and drop it into our secure box.
- Not sure where to go to drop off? Click here for our office addresses in Darke, Greene, Preble & Montgomery counties.
Program Information
Summer Crisis Program
The 2022 Winter Crisis Program runs from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. This program provides household’s with once-per-cooling-season assistance in the form of electric bill payment, the provision of a window air conditioning unit and/or fans, or assistance with central air conditioning repair.
Summer Crisis Program Eligibility Requirements:
Households with a gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the Summer Crisis Program. Please see the chart on the right for more information.
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that provides households at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines with a once-per-heating-season credit to their heating bill account. HEAP and Winter Crisis are different programs – HEAP provides a credit, deposited directly to a client account, sometime during the heating season. The Winter Crisis Program provides an immediate benefit, paid by MVCAP, to the client’s heating bill to prevent an impending disconnection, restore disconnected services, or assist with the transfer of services. All clients applying for utility assistance will have a HEAP application processed.
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HEAP & Summer Crisis 2022 Income Guidelines:
12-Month Income Limit:
| Household | 150% | 175% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,385 | $23,783 |
| 2 | $27,465 | $32,043 |
| 3 | $34,545 | $40,303 |
| 4 | $41,625 | $48,563 |
| 5 | $48,705 | $56,823 |
30-Day Income Limit:
| Household | 150% | 175% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,573.15 | 1,835.34 |
| 2 | $2,125.48 | 2,479.73 |
| 3 | $2,677.81 | 3,124.11 |
| 4 | $3,230.14 | 3,768.49 |
| 5 | $3,782.47 | 4,412.88 |
For households with more than eight members, add $7,735 to verify yearly income or $644.58 to the 30-day income for each additional member.