June 2, 2026
Sign Up For A Free Cooling Unit
Summer is heating up, and APANO is proud to work with Cooling Portland in its final year to distribute free cooling units to ensure you and your loved ones can stay safe and comfortable.
Sign up today as supplies are limited and not all applications will be approved.
Email 311@portland.oregon.gov or call 3-1-1. Last day to apply is June 30, 2026.
How do I qualify for a free unit?
To qualify, applicants must live in the City of Portland and have an income that is 80% or less of the area median income (AMI). Read more about household eligibility. Use an online calculator to estimate your area median income.
At the moment, there is a waitlist to receive a unit. Eligible applicants will be prioritized based on the following risk factors: over 60 years of age, have medical conditions that increase risk of heat-related illness, and are living alone.
Can I get an AC unit from my medical provider?
People covered by CareOregon, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy, OHSU Health, and Providence may be eligible to receive a unit, regardless of what city you live in. Visit Health Share Oregon or call 503-416-8090 for more information.
For people covered by Trillium Community Health Plan, call 877-600-5472 or 541-485-2155 or TTY 711.
For additional resources from the Oregon Health Authority, email the OHA Ombuds Program or call 877-642-0450 (message line only) or TTY 711.
What Is Cooling Portland?
Cooling Portland is a climate resilience program funded by the Portland Climate Energy Fund (PCEF). It started out in the summer 2021 as a response to record breaking heatwaves where nearly 100 Oregonians lost their lives, including those who live along the I-205 and outer East Portland. The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) staff was ready to respond, and gathered input from community partners and worked with the PCEF Grant Committee to develop and design a five-year program to connect vulnerable low-income Portlanders with efficient portable heat pump/cooling devices.
Read more about its history, and how Cooling Portland has been able to distribute and install over 20,000 units since 2022.
Received a portable AC unit in the past?
Here is a guide for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Summer is heating up, and APANO is proud to work with Cooling Portland in its final year to distribute free cooling units to ensure you and your loved ones can stay safe and comfortable.
Sign up today as supplies are limited and not all applications will be approved.
Email 311@portland.oregon.gov or call 3-1-1. Last day to apply is June 30, 2026.
How do I qualify for a free unit?
To qualify, applicants must live in the City of Portland and have an income that is 80% or less of the area median income (AMI). Read more about household eligibility. Use an online calculator to estimate your area median income.
At the moment, there is a waitlist to receive a unit. Eligible applicants will be prioritized based on the following risk factors: over 60 years of age, have medical conditions that increase risk of heat-related illness, and are living alone.
Can I get an AC unit from my medical provider?
People covered by CareOregon, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy, OHSU Health, and Providence may be eligible to receive a unit, regardless of what city you live in. Visit Health Share Oregon or call 503-416-8090 for more information.
For people covered by Trillium Community Health Plan, call 877-600-5472 or 541-485-2155 or TTY 711.
For additional resources from the Oregon Health Authority, email the OHA Ombuds Program or call 877-642-0450 (message line only) or TTY 711.
What Is Cooling Portland?
Cooling Portland is a climate resilience program funded by the Portland Climate Energy Fund (PCEF). It started out in the summer 2021 as a response to record breaking heatwaves where nearly 100 Oregonians lost their lives, including those who live along the I-205 and outer East Portland. The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) staff was ready to respond, and gathered input from community partners and worked with the PCEF Grant Committee to develop and design a five-year program to connect vulnerable low-income Portlanders with efficient portable heat pump/cooling devices.
Read more about its history, and how Cooling Portland has been able to distribute and install over 20,000 units since 2022.
Received a portable AC unit in the past?
Here is a guide for maintenance and troubleshooting.
