Lake County Job And Family Services: Prc: Utilities | Lake County Job And Family Services Department
Provides payment assistance for gas, electric, fuel oil, water/sewer payments, to prevent disconnection, to install, or to reconnect a utility that has been shut off. Includes security deposit if required to install or reconnect an existing utility. PRC total amount is $3,000.00.
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Lifeline Lake County 211
Physical Address
177 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Voice
Voice
Fax
(440) 350-4399
Voice
Application process
May apply online, https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/jobs-family-services/, apply in person, or call PRC applications to request application be mailed. No face to face interviews on Wednesdays. Applications may be submitted on Wednesdays, urgent need will be determined at time application is completed. Application processing time normally 10 days.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
-Limit to one approval in each PRC Budget year. -Must be the primary custodian or legal guardian of at least one minor child - defined as under 18 or under 19 and enrolled in high school full time. -Must be employed. May not be on strike. May not have quit/refused employment within 60 days from date of application. -Must be a Lake County resident and must not be receiving cash assistance, SNAP, or Medicaid in any other state at the time of the application. -Must meet citizenship requirements. -Household income within 200% of federal poverty guidelines. -Payments for gas, electric, fuel oil or propane cannot be approved when HEAP Winter Crises program is open (usually November - March).
Languages
International Service Center acts as a clearinghouse for interpreters; two Spanish speaking individuals on staff in office.
Service area
Lake County, Ohio
Agency info
Lake County Job And Family Services Department
Improves the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens