Albany’s Low-Income Assistance Program is dedicated to helping qualified individuals and families facing financial difficulties in paying their City utility bills. This program provided assistance to around 250 households last year.
How do I qualify?
In 2021, City Council expanded this program to include all qualifying low-income residential customers. You qualify if your household’s annual gross income is 60% or less of the state median income by household size using the table below.
2024
| Household Size | Gross (before taxes) Income* | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | Monthly | |
| 1 | $33,426.96 | $2,605.50 |
| 2 | $43,712.04 | $3,642.67 |
| 3 | $53,997.00 | $4,499.75 |
| 4 | $64,281.96 | $5,356.83 |
| 5 | $74,567.04 | $6,213.92 |
| 6 | $84,852.00 | $7,071.00 |
| 7 | $86,781.00 | $7,231.75 |
| 8 | $88,709.04 | $7,392.42 |
| Each additional family member... | ||
| $1,929.00 | $160.75 | |
How does it work?
If you qualify, you can receive a credit for part of your water use (up to four units) on each monthly bill and 50% of your city services fee. Credits do not carry over from month to month. You will still be responsible for paying all other charges on your bill.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted starting October 1 for assistance beginning January 1 for the following year. You must reapply each year.
To apply, call the Community Services Consortium (CSC) at 541-926-7163.
If you have questions about the program, call 541-704-7632.
How is the program funded?
Every single-family residential water customer pays a fee to fully fund this program exclusively for low-income assistance.
Low-Income Assistance Program City Council Resolution
This is not the same program as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
