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Weatherization Assistance
The Weatherization Assistance Program makes your home use less energy, for good. A trained auditor checks your home, then crews make the most cost-effective repairs and upgrades and check for health and safety problems. Older adults get priority, and both homeowners and renters can apply.
Who may qualify
| Income limit (federal rule) | At or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines |
|---|---|
| You may also qualify if you get | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
| Who gets priority | Older adults, people with disabilities, families with children, high energy users and households with a high energy burden |
| Homeowners and renters | Both may apply. If you rent, the provider gets your landlord's permission before work begins. |
What you may get
| Energy audit | A professional reviews your energy bills, tests for air leaks and inspects your equipment and whole home, including for health and safety problems |
|---|---|
| Repairs and upgrades | The most cost-effective energy-saving work for your home, inspected when it's done |
| Average savings, national evaluation | $372 or more a year |
Dates, renewals and waiting lists
| After you're found eligible | Your name goes on a waiting list |
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Good to know
- States run the program with local providers. Your state's weatherization office lists the providers, usually by county, and most states have you contact a provider to apply.
- States may use LIHEAP's income limit of 60% of state median income instead of the federal one.
What to have ready
What to have ready
- Proof of your income for the prior year, such as pay stubs or Social Security payments
What people get wrong
MythWeatherization is only for people who own their home.
Not true. Renters can apply too. The provider works with your landlord to get permission first.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy, How to Apply for Weatherization Assistance (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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