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Percentage Of Income Utility Payment Plans (PIPP) | Self

Eligibility

Open to residents of Butler County at or below 175% federal poverty guidelines who have utility service from an electric or natural gas company regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Ohio.

Required documents
Proof of income (Past 30 days worth for household members 18 and older),Proof of citizenship (For all household members),Utility bill,Other documents (List of all household members including birth dates and Social Security Numbers)
Hours
Online form available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Application process

Application required, to apply you can:

  1. Apply online
  2. Mail in application to listed mailing address. Applications can be found online or picked up at local a JFS, library, Area on Aging agency, or your local energy assistance provider.
  3. Create an appointment with your local energy assistance provider.
Fees

Customers enrolled in this program must pay a percentage of household income each month. Customers who heat their homes with electric are required to pay 10% of their gross monthly household income or $10.00, whichever is greater. Customers who heat their homes with gas are required to pay 5% of their gross monthly household income each month or $10.00, whichever is greater.

Service area
Butler County, Ohio
Determines eligibilty and completes enrollment for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) program. PIPP is a year round payment plan that offers households affordable monthly percentage of income payments that help maintain electric services. Each time a household makes their PIPP payment on time and in full, the household will receive a credit towards old electric utility debt and prevent new utility debt from occurring.
Last assured
06/11/2025
Providing organization
Self

Private nonprofit, state-designated community action agency for Butler County providing a variety of supportive services focused on family and children, housing and weatherization, and career readiness.