Utility Support

What we do

We provide low income residents:

  • Assistance paying for heating with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, wood or pellets.
  • Assistance paying for cooling with electricity.

For more information, please contact the Utility Support Program directly at 503-650-5640.

Who we serve

Heating and cooling assistance eligibility is based on total household income.

We prioritize assistance to seniors, those with disabilities, and households with young children.

Heating assistance

For 2023-24 heating assistance, we will start accepting applications:

  • Oct. 1 from seniors (60+) and households with a person identified as having a disability. 
  • Nov. 1 for the above group and also households with one or more children aged 6 and under.

After accepting applications from priority residents:

  • Dec. 1 for the general public until April 30 or as funds allow. 

Cooling assistance

For 2023-24 cooling assistance, we start accepting applications:

  • May 1 from seniors (60+), those with disabilities, and household with young children. 

After accepting applications from priority residents: 

  • June 1–Sept. 15 as funds allow. 

2023-24 income guidelines

Household Unit SizeAnnual Gross Income*Monthly Gross Income*
1$33,427$2,785.58
2$43,712$3,642.67
3$53,997$4,499.75
4$64,282$5,356.83
5$74,567$6,213.92
6$84,852$7,071.00
7$86,781$7,231.75
8$88,709$7,392.42
9$90,638$7,553.17
10$92,566$7,713.83
11$94,494$7,874.50
12$96,423$8,035.25
Each additional member$1,929$160.75

* Gross income means all household income before any deductions

How to apply

You can request an application by providing us your contact information at the form below, or by calling 503-650-5640. We'll send you a prepaid envelope for you to fill with your application, as well as copies of related documents. Don't forget to sign and date your application before sending it back. 

Phone:503-655-8640
Fax:503-650-5722

2051 Kaen Road #135 Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed from noon to 1 p.m.)