Project Comfort

• Provides one time help with heating costs in the amount of $450, payable by voucher to the heating provider.
• The program will be available from the first workday in November through the close of business on the last workday of February.
• Assistance is provided for families with a minor child.
• A completed application and signed application, verification of entire household income for the last 30 days, and a heating bill is required.  If there is 0.00 income in the household, provide a written statement.  If all the information is not provided, your application will be denied.
• No face-to-face interview.

                                         Project Comfort Printable Application

                                           Project Comfort Printable Guidelines

Project Comfort Financial Eligibility Guidelines 

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 $1,500 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 Department of Job & Family Services
15 W. Fourth St.
Ashland, OH  44805

Fax:  419-282-5009

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN A DENIAL.

Please be advised payment to the account may take up to 60 days.  To assist in processing paperwork, please do not call to check on the status until after the 60 days has lapsed.