Harney County Energy Assistance is open to the general public

By on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories

Harney County(Released by The Harney County Senior & Community Services Center)-The Harney County Senior & Community Services Center (Harney Hub), is open for Energy Assistance for the general public, households with seniors and people with disabilities, and families with children six and younger.

Please call 541-573-6024 for information.

You will need to provide copies of the following information:

  • Identification for all adult members of the household
  • Tribal ID (is applicable)
  • Social security cards for everyone in the home
  • Verification of income for the month previous to the month you apply may include:
  • SSA or SSI benefit Letter, Unemployment printout, Veteran benefits award letter, and or pay stubs
  • Most recent energy bill
  • Most recent electric bill

This Energy Assistance program rules require all household members to have a social security number in order to be included in the calculation for the benefit amount. If you are an adult applying for energy assistance and do not have a social security number, you are encouraged to get one. If you cannot get one you may still apply if any household member has a social security number.