Do you need help with your energy bills?
Click here to download our Energy, Weatherization and Home Repair Assistance brochure.
Please see the How do I apply? section below. Our appointment scheduling process has changed!
OCCAC will begin scheduling appointments for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.
You can call (509) 422-4041 to schedule your appointment only on the 1st or 3rd Thursday of each month.
Do you need help with your heating costs?
OCCAC offers energy assistance through a few different program areas. We can help you pay your existing utility bill, set up a plan to help pay back an existing balance, and help to turn your power back on. Low-income families can get $250 to $1250 to pay for heating bills.
You do not have to receive a shut-off notice to apply for a benefit so don’t wait, appointments will fill up quickly!
OCCAC’s Energy Assistance programs can help with…
- Payment towards your home heating costs (electric, wood, pellets, propane, or oil).
- Repair or replacement for heating systems (homeowner only).
- Purchasing an air conditioner unit.
Are you eligible?
- Heating Costs
- Household Income
- Household size
Click here to learn more about the eligibility guidelines for LIHEAP energy assistance. If you do not qualify for LIHEAP energy assistance due to your household income being higher than the LIHEAP income guidelines, you may still qualify for Washington State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP), which has higher income guidelines. Click here for more information on the SHEAP eligibility guidelines.
How do I apply?
Call our office at (509) 422-4041 on the 1st or 3rd Thursday of each month.
- Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you call and our current appointment schedule is full, you will need to call back on the next scheduling Thursday (the 1st or 3rd Thursday of the month).
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Social security or residency card, photo ID, a state license, state issued photo ID, or passport.
- Proof of income including pay stubs, SSI statement, bank statement, proof of home ownership for renters and homeowners. Renters can receive proof of ownership from your landlord.
- PUD shut off notice, if applicable.
