Save on your monthly bills with our Low-Income Discount (LID) program. Enrollment is available to income-qualified residential customers in Oregon. Eligibility and discount level are based on your annual household income (gross income) at or below 60% of Oregon state median income adjusted for household size (see below). If you qualify, you'll join more than 53,000 customers who are enrolled and getting help with their bills.
Income guidelines for LID
LID program Yearly Gross Household Income
Effective October 1, 2024
Household Size |
Income Eligibility Upper Limit* |
1 |
$36,811 |
2 |
$48,138 |
3 |
$59,464 |
4 |
$70,790 |
5 |
$82,117 |
6 |
$93,443 |
7 |
$95,567 |
8 |
$97,690 |
9 |
$99,814 |
10 |
$101,938 |
11 |
$104,062 |
12 |
$106,185 |
Each additional person, add $2,123 |
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*State Median Income by Household Size source HHS. For a single-person household the income is greater of 60% SMI or full-time wages at Portland minimum wage. |
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Household income sources
Alimony |
Annuities |
Child Support |
Disability Compensation |
Dividends |
Earned Wages/Salary |
Foster Care Payment |
Interest |
Military Pay |
Pensions |
Rental Income |
Retirement |
Royalties |
Self-employment income (after expenses) |
Social Security |
Social Security Disability (SSDI) |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
TANF |
Unemployment |
Workers’ Compensation |
*Qualifying income refers to total gross annual income from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable.
These sources may include but not limited to the above.
If you meet these guidelines, please apply for LID:
LID Print Application Form
You may complete and mail the attached application.
Necesita la forma de LID en español?
Imprima el documento y envielo por correo o llame gratis al 1-888-225-2611.