| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) |
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| Energy & Weatherization / LIHEAP Program |
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is not an entitlement program. LIEAP is an assistance program designed to help low-income households with home heating costs.
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Get Assistance by County |
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Program Factsheet |
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| For Our Partners |
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2008 Energy Assistance Program Manual (30 MB) |
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2009 Oregon LIHEAP State Plan (Revised) |
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2010 DRAFT Oregon LIHEAP State Plan |
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2010 Energy Assistance Programs Operations Manual |
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| Eligibility Requirements / How To Apply |
To be eligible, a household's income must be at or below
60 percent of Oregon´s median income. These levels are based on household income and household size. To be eligible, a household must also have documented energy costs. Both homeowner and renter households are eligible. OHCS uses a system of subgrantee agencies to determine applicant eligibility and delivery of services. Applications are made through your local Community Action Agency or a local senior service agency. |
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| Income Guidelines for Oregon (Program Year 2009) |
Size of
Family Unit |
Annual Income
60% of Median |
Monthly Income
60% of Median |
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$20,228 |
$1,685.67 |
| 2 |
$26,451 |
$2,204.25 |
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$32,675 |
$2,722.92 |
| 4 |
$38,899 |
$3,241.58 |
| 5 |
$45,123 |
$3,760.25 |
| 6 |
$51,347 |
$4,278.92 |
| 7 |
$52,514 |
$4,376.14 |
| 8 |
$53,681 |
$4,473.39 |
| 9 |
$54,848 |
$4,570.63 |
| 10 |
$56,015 |
$4,667.88 |
| 11 |
$57,182 |
$4,765.13 |
| 12 |
$58,349 |
$4,862.38 |
each additional member
over twelve |
$1,167 |
$97.25 |
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| Related Resources: |
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Energy Assistance Referral List in Oregon |
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Oregon Helps! (on-line referral service) |
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Oregon LIHEAP "Heat and Eat" Program - Pilot |
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