EUGENE, Ore. – The Lane County Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has received its delayed federal funding for fiscal year 2026. However, the program is starting with $1.2 million less than last year.
According to the Lane County Human Services Division, applications have been mailed to past applicants who are seniors or receive disability payments. Recipients are urged to respond quickly.
As of Jan. 5, 2026, at 9 a.m., ten local agencies began accepting phone calls and online sign-ups for the limited LIHEAP waitlist openings. Due to high demand and limited resources, these waitlists are expected to fill rapidly…