02/23/2026
Energy Assistance–Community in Action (CinA), the designated community action agency for Malheur and Harney counties with offices in Ontario and Burns at The Harney County Senior & Community Services Center (Harney Hub), has opened for appointments for all populations including seniors and people with disabilities and families with children six and younger. Limited funding is available and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
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 (if applicable)
• Social security cards for everyone in the home
• Verification of income for the most recent 30 days may include:
• SSA or SSI benefit Letter, Unemployment printout, Veteran benefits award letter, 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.
Individuals receiving social security (SSA, not SSI or SSD) are required to provide a copy of the social security benefit letter. If you do not have this please contact the Social Security Administration at 1-866-403-8016 OR visit https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ (email address required) to obtain a copy of letter prior to your appointment.
All Income information from all household members is required for application.
Energy Assistance Eligibility Guidelines
Household Unit Size Annual Gross Income* Monthly Gross Income*
1 $38,385 $3,198.75
2 $50,196 $4,183.00
3 $62,006 $5,167.17
4 $73,817 $6,151.42
5 $85,627 $7,135.58
6 $97,438 $8,119.83
7 $99,652 $8,304.33
8 $101,867 $8,488.92
9 $104,081 $8,673.42
10 $106,296 $8,858.00
11 $108,510 $9,042.50
12 $110,725 $9,227.08
Each Additional Member $2,115 $184.58
* Gross income means all household income before any deductions
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