Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services - ACDJFS

Project Comfort

Provides one time help with heating costs in the amount of $200, payable by voucher to the heating provider.
The program will be available from January 1, 2010 through the close of business on April 30, 2010.
Assistance is provided for families with a minor child.
A completed application, verification of entire household income for the last 30 days, and a heating bill is required.
No face-to-face interview.
Household income must be at or below the 200% federal poverty level:

FAMILY SIZE GROSS MONTHLY INCOME STANDARD

2 $ 2,429

3 $ 3,052

4 $ 3,675

5 $ 4,299

6 $ 4,922

Families must be responsible for heating costs in their own home or rental unit. Proof of responsibility is needed if bill is not in the applicant’s name.
Qualifying heat sources are wood, heating oil, propane, coal, gas, electric, or fuel pellets.
Participation or eligibility in HEAP is not required.
Although the program is PRC funded, the payment from Project Comfort will not be counted against the $1,000 PRC limit.

If you are interested in applying for project comfort, you can submit an application by mail, fax, or at the agency.

Mail to:
: Ashland County Jobs & Family Services; 15 W. Fourth St.; Ashland, OH 44805