Weatherization Assistance
Need a little extra support making your home more energy efficient? Help may be available through Weatherization Assistance.
Free help with weatherization if you qualify
Weatherizing your home — like adding insulation, sealing up air leaks or improving your heating — can make a big difference in energy use, your bills and keeping things cozy. But what if your budget's tight and you aren't the DIY type?
Good news! If you meet the income guidelines below, you could get this work done for free — even if you're renting (just check in with your landlord). If you qualify for weatherization support, your local Community Action Agency can connect you with professionals who can handle insulation, furnace repairs, heating ducts and more.
How Weatherization Assistance works
Once you apply and qualify, you’ll be contacted for an energy audit to pinpoint ways you can save energy, like:
Ceiling, wall and floor insulation
Energy-related minor home repairs
Air infiltration reduction
Furnace repair or replacement
Heating duct improvements
Energy conservation education
The agency you contact will send an employee or contractor to perform the audit and weatherization work. Ask the agency for the name of the contractor so you can confirm their identity when they arrive. Remember, the work is provided at no cost to eligible participants. Renters may also receive assistance, but your landlord must agree to have the work done.
For more information on how the program works, visit the Oregon Housing and Community Services website oregon.gov/ohcs.
How do I sign up for assistance?
Contact the Community Action agency for your county.
Clackamas County:
Marion and Polk County:
Multnomah County:
Washington County:
Yamhill County:
Special note for City of Portland residents: If you are a Portland homeowner and meet income guidelines, you may be eligible for no-cost energy efficiency upgrades. For information, call the Community Energy Project at 503-284-6827 or visit communityenergyproject.org.
How do I know if I qualify?
2024 Income Guidelines for Oregon
(As of January 1, 2024)
To be eligible for weatherization assistance, a household’s income must be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level. The program bases these income levels on household income and household size.
| Size of family unit | 1 |
|---|---|
| Annual gross income | $30,120 |
| Monthly gross income | $2,510 |
| Size of family unit | 2 |
| Annual gross income | $40,880 |
| Monthly gross income | $3,407 |
| Size of family unit | 3 |
| Annual gross income | $51,640 |
| Monthly gross income | $4,303 |
| Size of family unit | 4 |
| Annual gross income | $62,400 |
| Monthly gross income | $5,200 |
| Size of family unit | 5 |
| Annual gross income | $73,160 |
| Monthly gross income | $6,097 |
| Size of family unit | 6 |
| Annual gross income | $83,920 |
| Monthly gross income | $6,993 |
| Size of family unit | 7 |
| Annual gross income | $94,680 |
| Monthly gross income | $7,890 |
| Size of family unit | 8 |
| Annual gross income | $105,440 |
| Monthly gross income | $8,787 |
| Size of family unit | 9 |
| Annual gross income | $116,200 |
| Monthly gross income | $9,683 |
| Size of family unit | 10 |
| Annual gross income | $126,960 |
| Monthly gross income | $10,580 |
| Size of family unit | 11 |
| Annual gross income | $137,720 |
| Monthly gross income | $11,477 |
| Size of family unit | 12 |
| Annual gross income | $148,480 |
| Monthly gross income | $12,373 |
| Size of family unit | Each Additional Member |
| Annual gross income | $10,760 |
| Monthly gross income | $897 |
Poverty Income Guidelines - Source: HHS
*Gross income means all household income before any deductions.
What if I don't qualify?
If you earn too much to qualify for weatherization assistance, you may be able to participate in the Savings Within Reach program from Energy Trust of Oregon.
Need help paying your bill?
You may be eligible for financial assistance through your local Community Action Agency.
PGE offers a monthly bill discount on your energy use based on your household income.
Need more time to pay? Request a payment extension online or give us a call at 503-228-6322.
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