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Dubuque Energy Savers Program (heat source and water heater replacement)
Run by City of Dubuque, Sustainable Dubuque
Dubuque households earning 50% of the area median income or less can have an old or inefficient furnace or other heat source (up to $7,500) and water heater (up to $5,500) replaced, with the city providing the contractor and paying for labor and materials. Homeowners and landlords with income-eligible tenants can apply.
Amounts
How much you get
The city provides a qualified contractor and covers labor and material costs, up to $7,500 for a heat source and up to $5,500 for a water heater. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat source replacement | N/A |
| Water heater replacement | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Your home is in Dubuque, Iowa.
The home must be occupied by a household earning 50% of the area median income or less.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $37,250 2 $42,550 3 $47,850 4 $53,150 5 $57,450 6 $61,700 7 $65,950 8 $70,200 Income-eligible homeowners, or landlords with income-eligible tenants. Mobile home owners can't apply at this time.
The current heat source or water heater must be more than 10 years old, in disrepair, or less than 80% efficient.
The home must be generally code-compliant, and the occupant must have utility bills in their name and let the city see Alliant Energy and/or Black Hills Energy usage data for 24 months before and after.
What to doPass a visual lead hazard assessment or rental inspection, and put the utility bills in the occupant's name.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Check eligibility.
Use the city's Financial Assistance Programs eligibility form, or call 563-690-6038.
- City arranges the work.
The city provides a qualified contractor and pays labor and materials.
Forms and instructionsCity of Dubuque: Financial Assistance Programs
Questions about applying563-690-6038
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Dubuque Energy Savers Program (heat source and water heater replacement) pay?
Up to $7,500.
Is there an income limit?
The home must be occupied by a household earning 50% of the area median income or less.
Do renters qualify?
Income-eligible homeowners, or landlords with income-eligible tenants. Mobile home owners can't apply at this time.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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