Help paying utility bills in Oregon

Almost every utility serving Oregon runs an income-based discount — electric (PGE and Pacific Power both discount 15–80%), gas, Portland water and sewer, phone and internet. These are discounts you stay on, not one-time grants.

Separately, LIHEAP and the Oregon Energy Assistance Program pay money directly onto your energy bill each year, including crisis help when a shutoff notice arrives. You can hold a monthly discount and get LIHEAP in the same year — most eligible households should do both.

Not sure which of these fit you? Answer a few questionsand we’ll rank all of them for your household.

14 programs

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  A grant paid straight to your energy provider for heating and cooling — any fuel (electric, gas, propane, wood, oil) — including crisis help when facing shutoff. Broader than Oregon's electric-only OEAP. Apply through your local Community Action Agency.

  For: Homes making under about $3,200 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-06

• Oregon Weatherization Assistance Program

  Free home energy-efficiency upgrades (insulation, air sealing, furnace/heating repairs) for income-eligible households, delivered through local Community Action Agencies.

  For: Homes making under about $2,660 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-06

• Comcast/Xfinity Internet Essentials

  Low-cost home internet ($14.95/mo for 75 Mbps), with the option to add a low-cost computer.

  For: People who already have snap (food benefits), the oregon health plan, ssi, a housing voucher, wic, or free school lunch or homes making under about $2,660 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-06

• Community Energy Project Free Home & Energy Repairs

  Free weatherization and safety repairs for low-income households, seniors, and people with disabilities who own their home.

  For: Low-income households, seniors, and people with disabilities in the portland area · verified 2026-07-05

• Energy Trust of Oregon — Savings Within Reach

  Higher cash incentives (often double the standard rebate) for home efficiency upgrades — insulation, heat pumps, efficient furnaces, windows — paid straight to your contractor and taken off your bill. Call 1-866-368-7878.

  For: Income-qualified moderate-income oregon households served by a participating utility (income limits vary by county and household size) · verified 2026-07-06

• NW Natural Bill Discount Program

  A monthly discount of 15% to 85% off your NW Natural gas bill. One short application, no proof of income needed to apply.

  For: Nw natural gas customers at or below 60% of state median income · verified 2026-07-06

• Oregon Energy Assistance Program (OEAP)

  Help paying your electric bill, including past-due bills to prevent shutoff, paid directly to the utility.

  For: People served by pge or pacific-power, and homes making under about $3,200 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-06

• Oregon Lifeline

  Phone/internet discount

  For: People who already have snap (food benefits), the oregon health plan, or ssi or homes making under about $1,800 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-19

• Pacific Power Low-Income Discount (Schedule 7)

  Tiered electric bill discount (20/40/80%)

  For: People served by pacific-power, and homes making under about $3,200 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-19

• PCs for People

  Low-cost refurbished computers (often under $100, with a warranty) and low-cost high-speed internet from about $15/month.

  For: People who already have snap (food benefits), the oregon health plan, ssi, tanf cash help, wic, or a housing voucher or homes making under about $2,660 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-06

• PGE Income-Qualified Bill Discount

  15–80% off your monthly electric bill

  For: People served by pge, and people who already have help paying energy bills or help paying energy bills or homes making under about $3,200 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-19

• Portland Water Bureau bill discount

  Tier 1 (≤60% SMFI) or Tier 2 (≤30% SMFI) discount + up to $500 crisis voucher

  For: People who live in portland, and homes making under about $4,490 a month (for 1 person) · verified 2026-07-19

• Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal LIHEAP

  Help paying home heating and electric or gas bills, plus crisis help for shut-off notices.

  For: Enrolled siletz tribal members in the tribe's 11-county service area who meet income guidelines · verified 2026-07-06

• NW Natural Gas Assistance Program (GAP)

  Emergency help paying heating bills, distributed through local Community Action agencies.

  For: Low-income and senior nw natural customers having trouble paying heating bills · verified 2026-07-06