City of Tallahassee Utilities customers, Florida · Grant
City of Tallahassee Ceiling Insulation Grant
Run by City of Tallahassee Utilities
City of Tallahassee electric customers, owners or renters, get 80% of the cost of blown-in attic insulation paid up to $400, or 100% up to $500 for income-qualified households, after a free energy audit and using an approved contractor.
Amounts
How much you get
The City pays the approved contractor directly. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Up to)Standard grant (80% of installed cost | $400 |
| Up to)Low-income grant (100% of installed cost | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
City of Tallahassee residential electric customer with a suitable attic, in a detached home, duplex, triplex or quadruplex. Owners and renters can apply; landlords can sometimes arrange it.
An energy audit is required before installation; only approved contractors may do the work.
What to doRequest a Free Home Energy Audit in your utility account or call 850-891-4968.
The 100% grant is for customers an energy auditor finds income-eligible.
Blown fiberglass or loose-fill cellulose only, to R38 (R49 with central electric resistance heat). Not for new construction.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Get approved before you buy anything.
- Request a free home energy audit.
- The auditor calculates the job cost and gives you a list of participating contractors.
- An approved contractor installs the insulation.
The City pays its share to the contractor; you pay the rest (nothing for the low-income grant).
Questions about applying850-891-4968
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Request a Free Home Energy Audit in your utility account or call 850-891-4968.
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does City of Tallahassee Ceiling Insulation Grant pay?
$400 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a City of Tallahassee Utilities customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in City of Tallahassee Utilities customers, Florida. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
The 100% grant is for customers an energy auditor finds income-eligible.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. An energy audit is required before installation; only approved contractors may do the work. Request a Free Home Energy Audit in your utility account or call 850-891-4968.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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