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Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP), California

Run by California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)

California's Department of Community Services and Development works with local service providers to weatherize the homes of low-income homeowners and renters for free under the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, after an energy audit. Work can include sealing air leaks, insulation, window and water heater repair or replacement, and heating and cooling checks.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Free weatherization and energy efficiency measures chosen after an energy audit, plus health and safety fixes. The scope depends on the audit.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 4 of these.

  • Your home is in California.

  • 2026 WAP monthly income limits (effective July 1, 2026): $2,660.00 for 1 person, $3,606.67 for 2, $4,553.33 for 3, $5,500.00 for 4, $6,446.67 for 5, $7,393.33 for 6, $8,340.00 for 7, $9,286.67 for 8, $10,233.33 for 9, $11,180.00 for 10, plus $946.67 for each additional person.

  • Low-income homeowners and renters.

  • Providers may prioritize applicants with the greatest need, including households with elderly or disabled members or young children.

Applying

How to apply

Apply through your local provider; providers may prioritize by need.

  1. Find your local provider.

    Use CSD's Find Services in Your Area tool, or call CSD's toll-free help line at (866) 675-6623.

  2. Apply and qualify.

    The provider checks income, household size, energy use and other factors.

  3. Energy audit.

    A community partner audits the home to find efficiency improvements.

  4. Weatherization work.

    The provider installs the measures at no cost.

Forms and instructionsCSD: Weatherization Assistance Program · CSD: WAP Income Eligibility · CSD: Home Energy Efficiency (weatherization programs index) · CSD: Contact Us

Questions about applying(866) 675-6623 or Web.Info@csd.ca.gov

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP), California pay?

Work done at no cost. Free weatherization and energy efficiency measures chosen after an energy audit, plus health and safety fixes. The scope depends on the audit.

Is there an income limit?

2026 WAP monthly income limits (effective July 1, 2026): $2,660.00 for 1 person, $3,606.67 for 2, $4,553.33 for 3, $5,500.00 for 4, $6,446.67 for 5, $7,393.33 for 6, $8,340.00 for 7, $9,286.67 for 8, $10,233.33 for 9, $11,180.00 for 10, plus $946.67 for each additional person.

Do renters qualify?

Low-income homeowners and renters.

What’s the deadline?

No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. CSD: Weatherization Assistance Programcsd.ca.gov · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. CSD: WAP Income Eligibilitycsd.ca.gov · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  3. CSD: Home Energy Efficiency (weatherization programs index)csd.ca.gov · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  4. CSD: Contact Uscsd.ca.gov · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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