Energy Assistance

See what assistance is available now and what is opening next.

Coming Soon: LIHEAP

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.

Opens Monday, Nov. 9

Applications open to select households.

Opens Monday, Dec. 14

Applications open to the general public.

Heating Assistance

Who was eligible for this cycle?

This application cycle was 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.

Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP)

Applications for this cycle are no longer available. Please check your community’s local resources for assistance. Check back in early November for updates for our next application cycle.

Oregon Low-Income Bill Assistance (OLIBA)

Applications for this cycle are no longer available. Please check your community’s local resources for assistance. Check back in early November for updates for our next application cycle.

Energy Assistance Program Information & Forms

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