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ENERGY ASSISTANCE
To download a printable copy of our Energy Resources Guide, click here.
We are accepting applications for the winter program on October 2 if you are, or someone in your family is a senior (age 60 or over) or disabled. All other applications will be accepted beginning on November 1 on a first come first serve basis. The winter program will close April 30. You will receive a payment receipt in the mail 4-6 weeks after applying.
KLCAS has been notified that the Federal funding will be late this year. We will still start processing applications October 2 and will keep you updated.
Energy assistance is a program we offer to provide a payment for eligible applicants. Our team processes complete applications on a first come, first served basis. Our team’s goal is to help you and your family stay warm in the winter months and cool during the summer months. We can help you pay for electricity, natural gas, propane, oil, wood and wood pellets.
We encourage you to apply for energy assistance if:
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Your energy bill is too high;
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You have a fixed income; and
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Your income is less than 60% of State Median Income.
Our team begins taking applications for the winter on October 1 if you or someone in your family is a senior (age 60 or over) or disabled. Our team begins taking applications for the winter on November 1 for all other families in Klamath and Lake Counties.
Our team begins taking applications for the summer on June 1 if you are someone in your family is a senior (age 60 or over) or disabled. Our team begins taking applications for the summer on July 1 for all other families in Klamath and Lake Counties.
To apply for this program, you will need to provide:
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A completed and signed application.
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A copy of photo ID for any family member over the age of 18.
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Social Security numbers for all family members.
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60 days of income.
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A copy of your energy bill. If you heat your home with bulk fuel, we do not need a copy of your energy bill but we will need a completed Bulk Fuel Estimate.
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If you are self employed, please complete and return a Self Employment worksheet with your completed application.
You can turn in your application in our locked drop box at our Klamath Falls office, by mailing it to us or by sending us an email.
You can also apply online by clicking here.
Our mailing address is 2316 South Sixth Street, Suite C, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.
Our email address is energy@klcas.org.