Low-Income Assistance Program Enters Fifth Year Serving Corvallis Community Members

December 4, 2024 - The City of Corvallis Low-Income Assistance Program, launched in January 2021, is entering its fifth year of operations. Over the last four years, the program has provided financial assistance to 849 income-eligible households — an average of 212 households per month.

Financial assistance initially provided a credit of $25 per month to qualifying community members on their monthly City Services bills. Over the last four years, that amount has been increased by the City to meet community needs. The current assistance credit provides $53.55 per month and is reviewed annually by the City Council.

"We're committed to funding municipal services while providing assistance to community members with fewer resources," said Finance Director James Inglis. "We'll continue to refine and evolve the Low-Income Assistance Program so that it remains a dependable resource for people in our community."

How to Apply

To apply, go to www.corvallisoregon.gov/billassistance. Applications are processed throughout the year, and eligible community members typically begin receiving credit on their City Services bills about one month after their application is processed by the City.

Eligibility is determined based on household income, and applicants will need to show proof of eligibility through enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),  Oregon Health Plan (OHP), or direct certification through Corvallis School District 509J. This is an annual program and must be renewed each year by submitting a new application.

The program is funded through an 83-cent surcharge that appears on the monthly City Services bill.