If you meet the income guidelines listed below, you may qualify for weatherization assistance.
How to apply for assistance
To apply, call the community action agency listed below for the county where you live.
Often, there is a significant waiting list, but the sooner you call, the sooner you’ll get on the list. If your furnace or heat source is not working, please call right away, because once you complete an application, you may qualify for faster assistance.
Income* guidelines for Oregon
| Size of family unit |
Maximum annual income |
Maximum monthly income |
| 1 |
$22,493.00 |
$1,874.43 |
| 2 |
$29,414.00 |
$2,451.17 |
| 3 |
$36,335.00 |
$3,027.92 |
| 4 |
$43,256.00 |
$3,604.67 |
| 5 |
$50,177.00 |
$4,181.41 |
| 6 |
$57,098.00 |
$4,758.16 |
| 7 |
$58,396.00 |
$4,866.30 |
| 8 |
$59,693.00 |
$4,974.44 |
| Each additional member |
$1,298 |
$108.17 |
|
*gross income
How the program works
If you qualify, you’ll be contacted for an energy audit. The audit will determine a list of weatherization steps appropriate for your home, which may include:
- Ceiling, wall and floor insulation
- Energy-related minor home repairs
- Air-infiltration reduction
- Furnace repair and replacement
- Heating duct improvements
- Energy conservation education
The agency you contact will provide an employee or contractor to perform the audit and weatherization work. It’s a good idea to ask the agency for the name of the contractor so you can confirm the contractor’s identity when they arrive at your home. Remember, the work is provided at no cost to eligible participants.
Renters may also receive assistance, but the landlord must agree to have the work done. To learn more about how the program works visit the Oregon Housing and Community Services website. For more information, contact the program listed below for your area.
Who to call
- Clackamas County
Clackamas County Weatherization: 503-650-3338
- Marion and Polk Counties
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency: 503-585-8491, ext. 317
- Multnomah County
Office of School & Community Partnerships: 503-988-6295, press 3
- Washington County
Washington County Community Action Organization:
503-906-6550
- Yamhill County
Community Action Programs: 503-472-0457, ext. 136
Where the dollars come from
Funding for these weatherization programs comes from several different sources, including federal programs and the 3 percent public-purpose charge that all PGE customers pay on their electric bills.
Special programs for City of Portland residents
If you live in Portland and meet income guidelines, you may also be interested in weatherization workshops for do-it-yourselfers, or a weatherization program for seniors and disabled who are unable to make improvements themselves. For information, contact the Community Energy Project.
Learn what you can do on your own
Look at our low-cost and no-cost energy saving tips.