Utility Assistance
Information Regarding Utilities Assistance Applications -
Updated 10/21/2024
Energy Assistance
Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) has been awarded Energy Assistance funding for the 2024-2025 program year. The funding is not yet available. Funding for Energy Assistance normally begins to be available about mid-November.
Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) uses various Federal, State and local funding to assist low-income households in paying a portion of their energy costs. Energy Assistance is based on the availability of funding. This is not an entitlement program.
In the 2024-25 Program Year, ORCCA will not utilize a waiting list. All application intakes will be processed by appointment.
Appointments will be available by telephone, by mail and in person at both the Coos Bay and Brookings offices weekly. Other outlying areas may be covered by in person appointments depending on need.
ORCCA will begin making intake appointments about mid-November or when the funding becomes available.
Information about applying for the upcoming program year will be updated on the website as information becomes available.
If you have questions, please call 541-435-7080 ext. 264. Messages will be returned in the order they are received. Please speak slowly and clearly. Please include your first and last name and a current phone number so we can return your call.
ORCCA provides eligible households a one-time payment (usually once per program year) toward your energy bill. This can be electric, natural gas, propane, oil, wood or pellets.
It is not necessary to be at risk of disconnection, households only need to meet the income eligibility guidelines (See table below) and live in Coos or Curry County.
To apply for Energy Assistance:
There will be the option of both in-person and telephone appointments to be booked online once funding becomes available.
Applications by mail will be used for Homebound and households in outlying areas where telephone appointments are not possible.
The following documents are required for All applications:
- Social security numbers for everyone in the household, including minors over 1 year of age.
- Photo ID for everyone in household over 18 years at time of application.
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Proof of income for all adult members of the household for the month prior to the appointment.
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If your appointment is in December, proof of all funds coming into the household for November is required.
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A copy of your most recent utility bill.
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If requesting other fuel assistance such as propane, wood, pellets, or oil, we will email you more information before your appointment.
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We still require a utility bill even if you are requesting other fuel assistance.
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Talk to us if you do not have some of this documentation, there may be other options.
Depending on your situation,
other documentation or forms may be required.
Water Assistance
There is currently no funding for water assistance.
This program is an equal opportunity program, and applicants are protected against discrimination on the grounds of age, race, color, sex, religion, primary language, handicap, or national origin in determining eligibility.