Assistance programs in Ohio
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Ohio WIC
Ohio WIC supplies nutrition support for eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding participants, infants and children younger than five. Enrollment happens through a local cli
SNAP Food Assistance (Ohio)
Ohio SNAP helps eligible households buy groceries using an Ohio Direction EBT card. County JFS determines the household’s benefit.
Housing assistance
Ohio Legal Help (Eviction & Legal Aid)
Ohio Legal Help offers legal information, forms and connections to local assistance. Start promptly if a notice or court paper has a deadline.
Utility assistance
HEAP Energy Assistance (Ohio)
Ohio HEAP helps eligible households cover part of their home energy costs. A separate crisis request may be needed for an urgent shutoff.
Home Weatherization Assistance Program (Ohio HWAP)
Ohio HWAP provides home energy improvements to eligible households at no cost. A home inspection determines suitable work.
Health coverage
Medicaid (Ohio)
Ohio Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible residents. County Job and Family Services reviews the application and requested evidence.
Cash and income support
PIPP Plus (Percentage of Income Payment Plan)
PIPP Plus helps eligible Ohio utility customers manage monthly electric and natural-gas payments according to household income.
Ohio Earned Income Credit
Ohio’s earned income credit reduces state income tax for eligible taxpayers who qualify for federal EITC.
Ohio Works First (Cash Assistance)
Ohio Works First offers temporary cash support to eligible families while adults prepare for employment. Your county JFS assesses the request.
Unemployment Benefits (Ohio)
Ohio unemployment compensation provides temporary payments to eligible workers after qualifying unemployment. The state decides monetary and weekly eligibility separately.
Additional support
Ohio 211
Ohio 211 connects residents with local food, housing, utility and other community services.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.