Eligibility Requirements
Homeowners or contractors are eligible to apply for the SHOW program based on each eligible measure completed. Homeowners or their contractors may complete the eligible measures. Homeowners (or their tenants) must use the dwelling as their primary residence and obtain primary heating fuel from an eligible fuel oil dealer both at the time of application and once all eligible measures are completed. Measures may receive higher incentives if the current occupant of the dwelling qualifies as a low-income household.
Contractors (including for-profit and nonprofit), acting on behalf of homeowners (or their tenants), may receive cash payments for completing eligible measures on eligible Oregon dwellings. Contractors must confirm the primary residence status and continued primary heating fuel use as well (as indicated above). For-profit contractors must pass forward the amount of the cash payment as a discount—reflected as a credit on the invoice—to the homeowner at the time of payment for the contracted work.
Low-income households that obtain their primary heating fuel from an eligible fuel oil dealer are encouraged to apply for free weatherization assistance through their local community-based agencies.
Find the community-based agency for your county.
Application Process and Requirements
All applications are subject to the availability of funds. All applicants must complete the SHOW Program Cash Payment Application below. Applications are processed based on a two-tier program.
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Tier 1: Eligible applicants who are or who represent low-income households occupying eligible dwellings. To be considered eligible, household income must be low-income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
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Tier 2: Eligible applicants who are or who represent above low-income households occupying eligible dwellings, or those applicants who choose not to disclose household income
How to Apply
- Please complete the
Cash Payment Application.
- Include proof of purchase or delivery of heating fuel obtained from an approved fuel oil dealer.
- Include receipts or itemized billing statements of all claimed measures marked paid in full (nonprofit contractor work exempted from paid receipts).
- If you are applying specifically as a Tier 1 (low-income) cash payments applicant, you must also include the following forms and related required documentation:
How to Submit your Application
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of installation. Please email, mail, or fax applications and supporting documentation.
- Email:
SHOW.Program@hcs.oregon.gov
- Mailing address: Oregon Housing & Community Services, Attn. SHOW Program, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B Salem, OR 97301
- Fax: 503-986-2020
Qualifying Measures
Heating system measures:
- New heating equipment (must be of qualifying fuel type)
- Replacement parts
- Safety and efficiency measures
- Insulation, sealing, repair, and replacement of ductwork
- Programmable thermostats
Dwelling insulation measures, including in the areas of the:
- Ceilings/attic
- Floors/Subfloors Walls
Windows and door measures
Air Sealing Measures, including:
- The application of caulking
- Installation of weatherstripping
- Conducting pressure testing
Occupant health and safety and building code requirement measures, including:
- Combustion appliance safety testing
- Assessment and/or repair of electrical, physical, and fire hazards
- Addressing moisture intrusion, indoor air quality, and shared vent or flue issues.
Cash Payment Tiers
The program separates cash payments into two tiers. The income of the occupying household residing in the dwelling at the time of application determines eligibility. To be considered eligible, household income must be low-income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The U.S. Department of Energy produces household income eligibility requirements.
Tier 1 Cash Payments
The program awards Tier 1 cash payments to eligible low-income applicants. This includes applicants who represent low-income households. All measure costs may be counted towards the following lifetime maximum cash payments:
- Up to $5,700 for heating system measures;
- A cumulative total up to $17,600 for eligible insulation measures completed per dwelling envelope areas, which include:
- Up to $5,900 for ceiling/attic area,
- Up to $6,500 for wall area, and
- Up to $5,200 for Floor/subfloor area
- Up to $5,900 for eligible window and door measures.
- Up to $500 for air infiltration, and
- Up to $1,000 for occupant health and safety and building code requirements.
Tier 2 Cash Payments
The program awards Tier 2 cash payments to applicants who are not low-income or represent low-income households. This tier also applies to applicants who choose not to provide income verification. All measure costs may be counted towards the following lifetime maximum cash payments:
- Up to $3,800 for heating system measures;
- A cumulative total up to $6,600 for eligible insulation measures completed per dwelling envelope areas, which include:
- Up to $3,000 for ceiling/attic area,
- Up to $1,800 for wall area, and
- Up to $1,800 for Floor/subfloor area
- Up to $3,000 for eligible window and door measures.
- Up to $500 for air infiltration, and
- Up to $1000 for occupant health and safety and building code requirements.