Summer Crisis Program

Summer Crisis applications will be accepted online and at our Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble County Offices from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Appointments are required for this program; in-person and phone appointments are available.

Summer Crisis Program

Miami Valley residents can now make appointments for MVCAP’s Summer Crisis Program which begins July 1. Appointments are required for this program and both in-person and phone appointment options are available.

Appointments are not needed to reverify income for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). Use the state’s online system by clicking here.

The SCP provides a one-time benefit to eligible Ohioans with cooling assistance during the summer months. MVCAP provides the Summer Crisis Program to residents of Darke, Greene, Montgomery and Preble counties. Residents of these counties can make an appointment at any of MVCAP’s offices in the region.

Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance.

To qualify for help, households must be living at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Limit (FPL – see chart at right). They must also meet one of the following criteria:

• At least one household member is age 60 or older
• A household member has a documented medical condition worsened by extreme heat
• Their electric service has been disconnected or they have received a disconnect notice.
• They are trying to establish new service.
• They are enrolling in PIPP Plus for the first time.
• They are an existing PIPP customer in default.

Appointments are required for this emergency service and are available both in person and by phone. Residents are encouraged to complete either an electronic or paper application prior to keeping their appointment. Appointments are opened in blocks approximately weekly throughout the crisis period.

How to Apply

To make an in-person appointment at our Montgomery County office only, click here or call 937-514-4777. The office is located at 719 S. Main St. in downtown Dayton.

To make a phone appointment at our Darke County office, 1469 Sweitzer St., Greenville, call 937-548-8143.

To make an in-person appointment at our Greene County office, 469 Dayton Ave., Xenia, call 937-376-7747. Appointments are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To make an in-person appointment at our Preble County office, 308 Eaton-Lewisburg Road, Eaton, call 937-456-2800.

A limited number of walk-ins are seen at all offices. Bring your documents and a support staff member will review your application for completeness. You will receive either a time for a phone appointment or additional instructions.

Walk in hours are:

Montgomery County: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Darke County: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greene County: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

Preble County:  Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.