Energy Assistance
See what assistance is available now and what is opening next.
Opens Monday, November 9, for one day only
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This federal assistance program provides heating assistance for electric, natural gas, propane, oil, wood and pellets to income households.
Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP)
Funded by Pacific Power to provide utility assistance for Pacific Power customers.
Opens Monday, Nov. 9
Applications open to select households.
Opens Monday, Dec. 14
Applications open to the general public.
Heating Assistance
Who is eligible for this cycle?
This application cycle is available to select households:
- Seniors: Age 60 years and over.
- Disabled: Receiving disability benefits through Social Security, Veterans Administration, Paid Leave Oregon or documentation of other temporary disability benefits.
- Children: Ages birth through high school. If a high school student is age 18 or older, or will soon turn 18, include a current high school ID.
While You Wait
Please work directly with your utility to avoid service shutoff. You may be eligible for a payment plan or discounted service. There may be other community resources in your area that can help while you wait for assistance.
City of Bend Water Assistance
Applications available year-round
NeighborImpact partners with the City of Bend to enroll eligible customers in its Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP).
City of Bend Water Discount Application
City of Bend LIAP questions?
Phone: 541-604-0256
Email: bendwater@neighborimpact.org
Fax: 541-749-4947
NeighborImpact has no other water assistance services available at this time.
Questions?
Energy Assistance
Phone: 541-504-2155
Email: ea@neighborimpact.org
Fax: 541-749-4947