Income-qualified bill discount program.
The NW Natural bill discount program can save you money every month on your gas bill. Depending on whether you live in Oregon or Washington and your income level, you may be eligible for bill discounts of 15% to 85%.
There is one application to fill out. No proof of income is required to apply. And the application takes only minutes to complete online, by email or traditional mail, or over the phone. See below for qualifications and to apply.
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OREGON
WASHINGTON
Oregon email application
Download and complete the PDF application. Then send by email or standard mail.
Oregon applicationWashington email application
Download and complete the PDF application. Then send by email or standard mail.
Washington applicationOregon discounts
Get 15% to 85% off your monthly gas bills
If you live in Oregon, the NW Natural bill discount program can save you 15% to 85% on your monthly gas bills. Discounts are available if your household income is less than 60% of Oregon state median income.
Household Income
|
Discount |
$17,697 or less | 85% |
$17,698 to $35,395 | 50% |
$35,396 to $53,092 |
30% |
$53,093 to $70,790 |
15% |
Bill discounts are available if your household income is less than 60% of Oregon state median income.
Household Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
1 | $36,811 | $3,068 |
2 | $48,138 | $4,012 |
3 | $59,464 | $4,955 |
4 | $70,790 | $5,899 |
5 | $82,117 | $6,843 |
6 | $93,443 | $7,787 |
7 | $95,567 | $7,964 |
8 | $97,690 | $8,141 |
9 | $99,814 | $8,318 |
10 | $101,938 | $8,495 |
11 | $104,062 | $8,672 |
12 | $106,185 | $8,849 |
Each additional family member | $2,123 | $177 |
Washington discounts
Get 15% to 80% off your monthly gas bills
If you live in Washington, the NW Natural bill discount program can save you 15% to 80% on your monthly gas bills. Discounts are available if your household income is at or below 80% of area median income or federal poverty level.
Household Income
|
Discount |
$18,720 or less | 80% |
$18,721 to $37,440 | 40% |
$37,441 to $46,800 |
20% |
$46,801 to $94,400 |
15% |
Discounts are available if your household income is at or below 80% of area median income or federal poverty level.
Household Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
1 | $66,100 | $5,508 |
2 | $75,550 | $6,296 |
3 | $85,000 | $7,083 |
4 | $94,400 | $7,867 |
5 | $102,000 | $8,500 |
6 | $109,550 | $9,129 |
7 | $117,100 | $9,758 |
8 | $124,650 | $10,388 |
9 | $132,200 | $11,017 |
10 | $139,750 | $11,646 |
11 | $147,300 | $12,275 |
12 | $154,850 | $12,904 |
Each additional family member | $7,600 | $633 |
Calculate your household income
How to calculate your household income
- $13.50 (hourly rate) x 40 (average hours worked per week) = $540
- $540 x 52 (weeks per year) = $28,080 (This is your annual gross income)
Frequently asked questions
What does NW Natural do with my income and household information?
Can I receive energy assistance and participate in the Bill Discount Program?
What happens after I apply for the Bill Discount Program?
When will I see my first bill discount?
When do I need to re-enroll in the Bill Discount Program?
Who pays for the Bill Discount Program?
Do I need to let NW Natural know if my household size or income changes?
If I cannot pay my bill and my gas gets disconnected, do I need to re-enroll in the program?
I do not have an income, but I will start work soon. What do I do?
I’m concerned about making payments on time. Can NW Natural help with payments?
Do you ever offer free home energy improvements?
How can I use less energy to lower bills more?
Do other utilities offer bill discounts?
Can I get tax credits?
Why do Washington and Oregon have different discount levels?
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