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U.S. Department of Energy / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

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What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Free or low-cost home energy audits for low-income households are delivered through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), LIHEAP Energy Crisis funding, and state and utility energy efficiency programs. A home energy audit identifies air leaks, insulation deficiencies, inefficient appliances, and heating and cooling problems — providing a prioritized list of improvements that can be addressed through weatherization and retrofit programs. Audit results are used to qualify homes for free energy efficiency upgrades under WAP and other assistance programs.

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.

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Must meet income eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program (at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level)
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.
Priority given to households with elderly members, individuals with disabilities, or families with young children — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.
Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Do you reside in a home eligible for weatherization?

What to bring

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

1Proof of household income for all members
2Government-issued photo ID
3Proof of residency (utility bill or lease agreement)
4Landlord written permission if renting
5Proof of homeownership if applicable

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles Energy Audits for Low-Income Households.
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

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

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 / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

BenefitEnergy AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

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.

0/4 confirmed

Must meet income eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program (at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level)
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.
Priority given to households with elderly members, individuals with disabilities, or families with young children — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.
Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Do you reside in a home eligible for weatherization?

What to bring

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

1Proof of household income for all members
2Government-issued photo ID
3Proof of residency (utility bill or lease agreement)
4Landlord written permission if renting
5Proof of homeownership if applicable

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles Energy Audits for Low-Income Households.
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

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

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)