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U.S. Department of Energy

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

BenefitEnergy AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$8K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Funded through the DOE, WAP provides services to approximately 35,000 homes per year. Services include insulation, air sealing, HVAC system upgrades, and health and safety improvements.

Help paying heating, cooling, or past-due utility bills, often paid directly to the utility company.

If you have a shutoff notice, mention it when you apply. Crisis applications are often handled faster.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/6 confirmed

Must be an income-eligible household — income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (some states set lower limits)
This program requires income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Priority given to: households with members age 60 or older, persons with disabilities, and families with children under 6 — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.
Is your home your primary residence?
Are you a US resident — immigration status requirements vary by state grantee?
May not have received DOE WAP assistance in the past 15 years?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application submitted to your local or state WAP agency (find via energy.gov/eere/wap or call 211)
2Proof of income for all household members: recent pay stubs, Social Security/SSA award letters, tax return
3Proof of homeownership (deed, property tax bill) OR signed landlord authorization form for renters
4Government-issued photo ID for the primary applicant
5Utility bills (electric, gas, heating fuel) showing your account and service address
6Social Security numbers for all household members (required for income verification)

How to apply

Most applications take about 60 days to process after submission.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Energy / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

U.S. Department of Energy

Inflation Reduction Act High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHRA)

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

BenefitEnergy AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$8K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying heating, cooling, or past-due utility bills, often paid directly to the utility company.

If you have a shutoff notice, mention it when you apply. Crisis applications are often handled faster.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/6 confirmed

Must be an income-eligible household — income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (some states set lower limits)
This program requires income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
How many people are in your household?
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.
Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Priority given to: households with members age 60 or older, persons with disabilities, and families with children under 6 — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.
Is your home your primary residence?
Are you a US resident — immigration status requirements vary by state grantee?
May not have received DOE WAP assistance in the past 15 years?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application submitted to your local or state WAP agency (find via energy.gov/eere/wap or call 211)
2Proof of income for all household members: recent pay stubs, Social Security/SSA award letters, tax return
3Proof of homeownership (deed, property tax bill) OR signed landlord authorization form for renters
4Government-issued photo ID for the primary applicant
5Utility bills (electric, gas, heating fuel) showing your account and service address
6Social Security numbers for all household members (required for income verification)

How to apply

Most applications take about 60 days to process after submission.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Energy / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

U.S. Department of Energy

Inflation Reduction Act High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHRA)