Home-weatherization-assistance

Home weatherization assistance

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Do I qualify?

Income guidelines

Having a home that’s uncomfortable — too cold or too hot — and having high energy bills are usually the results of a home that’s not properly protected from the weather. For example, when your home has unsealed air leaks that allow heated air to escape, your heater has to work longer and harder to keep your home, and the people in it, comfortable. The solution to this problem is called weatherization. It’s the process of protecting your entire home so that the air you heat stays where you want it: inside your home.

The Home Weatherization Assistance program is a partnership between PSE, federal and state funding sources. It’s a way for us to connect our income-qualified customers to the local agencies that can assess your home and provide free, whole-home upgrades to help lower your monthly energy bill.

Do I qualify?

Review the income guidelines below to see if you may qualify for assistance. Please note: The income guidelines are a general guide and do not confirm eligibility. Eligibility for this program is decided by your local agency and each agency has varying income requirements.

Contact a local agency to confirm if your household is eligible.

Local agency contacts

County	Agency	Phone
Island County	Opportunity Council	360-734-5121 (option 1020) Toll-Free: 1-800-649-5121 (option 1020)
King County	Seattle Office of Housing (Seattle residents)	206-684-0244
King County	King County Housing Authority	206-214-1240
Kitsap County	Kitsap Community Resources	360-473-2045
Kittitas County	HopeSource	509-925-1448
Lewis County	Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties	360-438-1100 (ext. 2100)
Pierce County	Pierce Co. Human Services	253-798-4445
Pierce County	Metropolitan Development Council (Tacoma residents)	253-593-2336
Skagit County	Housing Authority of Skagit County	360-757-6509
Snohomish County	Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Resources	425-388-7205
Thurston County	Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties	360-438-1100 (ext. 2100)
Whatcom County	Opportunity Council	360-734-5121 (option 1020) Toll-Free: 1-800-649-5121 (option 1020)

If your local agency determines your household is eligible, they will guide you through the application process.

Weatherization assistance income guidelines

If your household monthly gross income (income before taxes and authorized deductions) is less than the limits for your county you may qualify. Contact the agency in your area to confirm if your household is eligible.

Number of Persons in Household	Island County	King County	Kitsap County	Kittitas County	Lewis County	Pierce County	Skagit County	Snohomish County	Thurston County	Whatcom County
1	$ 4,763	$ 6,475	$ 5,588	$ 4,617	$ 4,200	$ 5,408	$ 4,679	$ 6,475	$ 5,258	$ 4,929
1	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407	$ 3,407
2	$ 5,442	$ 7,400	$ 6,383	$ 5,279	$ 4,800	$ 6,179	$ 5,346	$ 7,400	$ 6,013	$ 5,629
2	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456	$ 4,456
3	$ 6,121	$ 8,325	$ 7,183	$ 5,938	$ 5,504	$ 6,950	$ 6,013	$ 8,325	$ 6,763	$ 6,338
3	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504	$ 5,504
4	$ 6,800	$ 9,246	$ 7,979	$ 6,600	$ 6,553	$ 7,721	$ 6,679	$ 9,246	$ 7,513	$ 7,038
4	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553	$ 6,553
5	$ 7,601	$ 9,988	$ 8,621	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 8,342	$ 7,601	$ 9,988	$ 8,117	$ 7,601
5	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601	$ 7,601
6	$ 8,650	$ 10,729	$ 9,258	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,958	$ 8,650	$ 10,729	$ 8,717	$ 8,650
6	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650	$ 8,650
7	$ 8,846	$ 11,467	$ 9,896	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 9,575	$ 8,846	$ 11,467	$ 9,317	$ 8,846
7	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846	$ 8,846
8	$ 9,043	$ 12,208	$ 10,533	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 10,192	$ 9,043	$ 12,208	$ 9,917	$ 9,292
8	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043	$ 9,043
9	$ 9,683	$ 12,946	$ 11,171	$ 9,683	$ 9,683	$ 10,813	$ 9,683	$ 12,946	$ 10,521	$ 9,854
9	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239	$ 9,239
10	$ 10,580	$ 13,688	$ 11,813	$ 10,580	$ 10,580	$ 11,429	$ 10,580	$ 13,688	$ 11,121	$ 10,580
10	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436	$ 9,436

Customers below this income are less likely to qualify, please contact your local agency to confirm eligibility.

Customers below this income are more likely to qualify, please contact your local agency to confirm eligibility.

FAQ

How do I qualify?

Check our income guidelines above to see if you might qualify for the Home Weatherization Assistance program. The best way to find out for sure is to contact your local agency. They will help you through the application process.

What is the process like?

The Home Weatherization Assistance program is not administered through PSE. It is administered through county agencies. Our agency partners are the ones who decide if you qualify. They will walk you through every step of the process and keep you informed along the way.

How long does it take?

Wait times for the Home Weatherization Assistance program can be long due to program popularity and demand. In some cases, you may need to wait several months. We understand that’s a long time, but we assure you it’s definitely worth the wait!

What do I receive through the program?

Once you have qualified and it is your turn to be served by the program, it begins with an in-home assessment by professional contractors employed by your local agency. They will conduct a home assessment to determine how best to weatherize your home and possibly upgrade equipment that is old or inefficient. The list of upgrades you could potentially receive is extensive and could result in thousands of dollars of free home improvements. Past customers have received upgrades for many parts of their home that made them much more comfortable and lowered their bills.

Who do I contact with questions?

The place to start, and the place to go to with any questions, is always your local agency. Find your local agency.

How do I contact my local agency?

View our list of local agencies to determine who to contact for help in your county.

If you don’t qualify for Home Weatherization Assistance, be sure to check out our increased rebates for income-qualified customers through Efficiency Boost.