Assistance programs in Oregon
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Oregon SNAP (Food Benefits)
Oregon SNAP applications use ONE or the state’s other benefit-intake routes. All households must complete an interview when applying or renewing under the June 2026 rules.
Oregon WIC
Oregon WIC enrollment takes place through a local clinic. The online interest form helps connect you to services and is not a completed benefit application.
Housing assistance
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Legal Aid Services of Oregon routes legal-help requests by county. Its directory also links other legal-aid organizations where LASO is not the local provider.
Utility assistance
Oregon Energy Assistance (LIHEAP / OEAP)
Oregon utility-bill assistance is delivered by local Community Action agencies. OHCS funds the programs but does not approve individual household applications.
Weatherization Assistance (Oregon)
Oregon weatherization starts with the local agency serving your county. An energy audit determines appropriate work based on the home and available funding.
Health coverage
Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid)
Oregon Health Plan enrollment is open year-round. Apply through ONE, by telephone or with the paper form linked by the health authority.
Cash and income support
Oregon Earned Income Credit
Claim Oregon’s earned income credit through your state tax return. Special state rules also provide a route for some filers using an ITIN.
Oregon Kids Credit
Oregon Kids Credit is a refundable tax credit for qualifying families with young dependent children. Use the return worksheet for the year you are filing.
Oregon TANF (Cash Assistance)
Oregon TANF supports qualifying families, pregnant people and certain young household heads. Apply online, by phone or at a local ODHS office.
Unemployment Insurance (Oregon)
Oregon unemployment applications and weekly claims use Frances Online. Complete the initial application before requesting individual weeks.
Additional support
211info (Oregon 211)
211info helps people locate Oregon community services. Search by service and location or telephone a specialist for help.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.