Johnson, Iowa · Grant
Insulate Iowa City insulation grant
Run by City of Iowa City, Climate Action & Outreach
Income-qualified Iowa City homeowners get attic insulation and air-sealing paid by the City, up to $5,000 per project, with payment made directly to the contractor.
Amounts
How much you get
The City pays the contractor directly for attic insulation, air-sealing and any required ventilation, up to $5,000 per project. If the project costs more, the homeowner pays the amount above $5,000.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Your home is in Johnson, Iowa.
Household income at or below the limit for your household size (1 person $68,000 up to 5 people $104,900).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $68,000 2 $77,700 3 $87,400 4 $97,100 5 $104,900 Income-qualified Iowa City homeowner.
Contact the Climate Action & Outreach office to verify you qualify before applying.
What to doEmail ClimateAction@Iowa-City.org. Insulate Iowa City - City of Iowa City
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Apply.
Fill out the application on the Insulate Iowa City page.
- Verify eligibility.
Contact the Climate Action & Outreach office (ClimateAction@Iowa-City.org) to verify that you qualify.
- Choose a contractor.
A local contractor gives you and the City an estimate; the City agrees to cover the estimate and incidentals for all approved work.
- Work and payment.
When approved work is complete, the contractor invoices the City.
Questions about applyingClimateAction@Iowa-City.org
Stacking
Use it with
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?
Before anything else
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 Insulate Iowa City insulation grant pay?
Up to $5,000.
Is there an income limit?
Household income at or below the limit for your household size (1 person $68,000 up to 5 people $104,900).
Do renters qualify?
Income-qualified Iowa City homeowner.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Contact the Climate Action & Outreach office to verify you qualify before applying. Email ClimateAction@Iowa-City.org.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 28, 2026.
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