Ross County assistance programs

Information on mortgage help, rent assistance, grants for utility bills, and prescriptions

The Ross County Community Action Commission offers numerous resources and services for low income and struggling residents. You will find a sampling of the programs below, however stop by their office or call them at the number below to apply or learn more about how they can help you.

Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program:

To be eligible, your income needs to be within guidelines and you must be behind on your monthly mortgage or rent payment. In addition, they can also provide funds for your first months rent if you need to relocate to a new residence. At most they will provide a grant that will pay for one month’s rent or mortgage, and the total paid will not exceed $300 per household per year. Find additional Ohio mortgage assistance resources.

Foreclosure Assistance and Prevention Resources:

To qualify for this program, you must have limited income, and you also need to have a letter of a foreclosure filing to bring with you to the community action agency. The most they will pay is $500 per household per year. However, they can also provide referrals and additional counseling.

Homeless Prevention and Rent Help:

This program is also for low income households, and aid is provided to people who have received an eviction notice. Eligible families can receive a grant of up to $400, and they can only apply once per year.

Security Deposits:

Funds are available for those people who have been evicted from their current home or apartments. When applying, you will need to bring information on what you need for first months deposit & also bring a copy of a letter from a landlord stating this with the amount of deposit needed is. The limit for a security deposit is $400 per household per year.

Weatherization:

This assistance program, which is funded by the federal government, will help people reduce their heating and utility bills. Improvements are free to qualified applicants, and it covers the following:

• Duct Insulation, insulation in floors, attic, and sidewalls.
• Free replacement of hot water tank and/or heating system.
• Broken glass replacement.
• Window and door replacement.

LIHEAP, Winter Crisis Program, and Summer Crisis Program:

The Ross County CAC Winter Crisis Program begins annually in November, and it runs through and continue through March of every year. The Summer Crisis Program begins in the spring and it ends at the end of August.

This energy bill assistance program will help those income-eligible individuals and families in dealing with disconnect notices, service shut off, transfer of service or new service for natural gas and electrical accounts, as well as with bulk heating fuel, oil, propane, wood or coal for those who qualify with less than a 10-day supply available.

Prescription drug medications:

Another program for those who live in Ross County, they may be eligible for assistance to help with the cost of your prescription drugs and medicines. Find additional ways to get free prescription drugs.

Free prescription medicines, grants, and other forms of aid may be available from the Ross County community action agency.

To learn more, or apply for aid, stop by or contact the Ross County Community Action Commission at 603 Central Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The phone number is (740) 702-7222.