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Oregon Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Benefits
Program Description
The Oregon Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. LIEAP is an assistance program designed to help low income households with home heating costs.General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Oregon and you must need financial assistance for home energy costs.
In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below 60 percent of the State's Median Income:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,506 |
| 2 | $28,123 |
| 3 | $34,740 |
| 4 | $41,357 |
| 5 | $47,975 |
| 6 | $54,592 |
| 7 | $55,832 |
| 8 | $57,073 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or certain needs-tested Veterans benefits may be automatically eligible.