Heating Assistance Income Guidelines    Other Assistance

Available January - April

Salem Electric's Heating Assistance Program is available to Salem Electric members whose household income does not exceed the income guidelines AND whose main heating source is electricity. Priority is given to seniors (age 60 and over) and disabled persons (those receiving or having applied for monetary benefits for their disability).  Seniors and disabled persons may begin applying December 1, 2005.  All others may apply beginning January 3, 2006. Assistance is limited to one payment per heating season and ranges from $150 to $225.  The program ends April 28, 2006, or when funds are expended, whichever comes first. Home visits are available for seniors and disabled persons.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Special Services Representative, Helen Findley at 503 362-3601.

Household Income Limits 60% of Oregon's Median Income

Number in Household Annual Income Monthly Income 1 $19,201 $1,600 2 $25,121 $2,093 3 $31,031 $2,585 4 $36,942 $3,078 5 $42,853 $3,571 6 $48,763 $4,063 For each additional family member add: $1,108 $92   If your income exceeds these amounts, but you are close to qualifying, call our office to discuss possible deductions.

Free Weatherization Year Round

Salem Electric residential customers (homeowners and renters) with permanently-installed electric heat whose household income does not exceed the income guidelines may qualify for free weatherization! Eligible measures include: ceiling, floor, wall, and duct insulation, caulking and weatherstripping, and air sealing improvements.  Incentives for window replacements are also available. Customers with heating fuels other than electricity, which meet the income guidelines, may qualify for other programs. For more information contact the Member Services Department.

Assistance Agencies The following agencies may be able to provide general assitance. The following agencies may be able to provide financial assistance. Housing Authority   City of Salem - 503 588-6368   Marion County - 503 373-4448   West Valley - 503 623-8387 open.org/sha The Salvation Army 503 585-6688 tsacascade.org Oregon Health Plan   1 800 359-9517 dhs.state.or.us Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)   503 588-9016 Mid-Willamette Valley Senior Services   503 304-3400 1 800 469-8772 open.org/mwvssa St. Vincent DePaul Society   503 364-5672 Seniors & People with Disablilities (SPD)   503 945-5811 1 800 282-8096 dhs.state.or.us Children, Adults, and Families (CAF) (May have assistance for their clients.)   Keizer Office - 503 373-0808   South Salem - 503 378-6327 Winema Place - 503 378-3402 Salem Senior Center 503 588-6303 cityofsalem.net/~senior/ Crisis & Information Hotline (24-hour)   503 581-5535--TTD 503 588-5833 nwhumanservices.org Alzheimer's Association Mid-Willamette Chapter 503 371-7728 alz.org/oregon If you are affiliated with a local church, they can often provide support services. Community Action Agency   503 585-6232 1 800 285-3811 mwvcaa.org Consumer Credit Counseling  503 581-7301 cccssalemoregon.com Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program 503 588-6178 cityofsalem.net/~urbandev/ Women's Crisis Center Hotline 503 399-7722 1 866 399-7722 mvwcs.com Salem Outreach Shelter (SOS)   503 588-8898 open.org/~soscounc