Low Income Energy Household Energy Program Waitlist To Open
- 01/05/26
The Lane County Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has now received federal fiscal year 2026 funding that had been delayed due to the recent government shut-down. The LIHEAP program will start with $1.2 million dollars less than was received last year.
As of December 10, 2025, Lane County Human Services Division has mailed LIHEAP applications to past applicants who are senior (60 years and greater) and/or receiving disability payments. Those receiving applications in the mail are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
Today, January 5, 2026 at 9am, ten local agencies across the region will be accepting direct phone calls and sign-up via the LIHEAP link for the limited LIHEAP waitlist openings. The waitlists are anticipated to close within minutes as the community need for utility assistance is high and resources are greatly limited. Lists will reopen February 2nd and some agencies have rolling openings.
Households in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.lanecountyor.gov/energyassistance or call 541-682-3378for information on LIHEAP, program eligibility, how to sign-up for the waitlist and to find other local utility assistance programs that may be able to assist them.
Low Income Energy Household Energy Program Waitlist To Open
- 01/05/26
The Lane County Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has now received federal fiscal year 2026 funding that had been delayed due to the recent government shut-down. The LIHEAP program will start with $1.2 million dollars less than was received last year.
As of December 10, 2025, Lane County Human Services Division has mailed LIHEAP applications to past applicants who are senior (60 years and greater) and/or receiving disability payments. Those receiving applications in the mail are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.
Today, January 5, 2026 at 9am, ten local agencies across the region will be accepting direct phone calls and sign-up via the LIHEAP link for the limited LIHEAP waitlist openings. The waitlists are anticipated to close within minutes as the community need for utility assistance is high and resources are greatly limited. Lists will reopen February 2nd and some agencies have rolling openings.
Households in need of assistance are encouraged to visit www.lanecountyor.gov/energyassistance or call 541-682-3378for information on LIHEAP, program eligibility, how to sign-up for the waitlist and to find other local utility assistance programs that may be able to assist them.
