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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) in Oregon
Energy & Weatherization / LIEAP Program
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Also, the I Need Help! web page has more resources and services that might be helpful.
 
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) 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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 Program Factsheet
For Our Partners
 2008 Energy Assistance Program Manual (30 MB)
 2009 Energy Assistance Programs Manual - Intake
 2009 Oregon LIHEAP State Plan (DRAFT)
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.
 
 Income Guidelines for Oregon (Program Year 2009)  
Size of
Family Unit
Annual Income
60% of Median
Monthly Income
60% of Median
1 $20,228 $1,685.67
2 $26,451 $2,204.25
3 $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
 
Related Resources:
Energy Assistance Referral List in Oregon 
Oregon Helps! (web-based direct referral system)

 
Page updated: September 23, 2008

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