• Weatherization results in comfort and lower utility bills for Austin woman (.pdf)
• Weatherization is a win-win for Miltona man, Minnesota (.pdf)
• Healthy Air program removes hazardous insulation, paves way to weatherization (.pdf)
• Sustainable Resources Center helps Minneapolis man get weatherization, Aging in Place services (.pdf)

Learn more about home energy use and weatherization work.

Introductory Videos

• English
• Spanish (Español)
• Hmong (Hmoob)
• Somali (Soomali)

Print Resources

• Weatherization Assistance Program Guide (Español, Hmoob, Soomali)
• Your Weatherization Project (Español, Hmoob, Soomali)
• Energy-Saving Tips for Heating and Cooling Season (Español, Hmoob, Soomali)
• Clean Fans Work Better (Español, Hmoob, Soomali)
• EPA Renovate Right--Lead Safety (Español)
• Asbestos in Weatherization (Español, Hmoob, Soomali)
• Weatherization and Your Health
  
  
• Home Energy Guide

After your eligibility has been determined, wait time for assistance varies between local service providers. 

2026 Income Guidelines for the Weatherization Assistance Program

If your household income meets the guidelines listed below, you may qualify for weatherization services.

• Based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (effective January 13, 2026) or is eligible for assistance under the LIHEAP income limit of 50% of State Median Income (effective October 1, 2025), whichever is greater. Income limits are generally updated annually.
• For each additional household member add $11,360 to annual income and $947 to the one-month income.

The Weatherization Assistance Program uses the previous calendar month of household income to determine eligibility. Households that have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible. Priority is given to households with elderly or disabled members, households with children, and households determined to be high energy consumers, and those with a high energy burden. 

The Minnesota Department of Commerce Weatherization Assistance Program may be reached through the Energy Information Center. For more information about the program, call: 800-657-3710 or email energy.info@state.mn.us.

Weatherization Assistance is a nationwide, federally funded program of the U.S. Departments of Energy and Health and Human Services. Each state administers its Weatherization program to meet the unique needs of its low-income residents. 

The Minnesota Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a predominantly federally funded, statewide, residential assistance program for income-eligible households run by Minnesota’s Department of Commerce. WAP services are comprehensive in nature, utilizing a whole-house approach in order to achieve, on average, 20-30% in permanent energy reduction through the implementation of energy efficiency measures. It is estimated that it would take over 290 years to serve all income-eligible households in Minnesota. So in 2021 an informal Weatherization Working Group made up of a cross-sector group of individuals from legislators to low-income advocates, utilities, service providers, and other partners was formed to assess current barriers to service and establish both recommendations for the Minnesota Legislature and for State WAP leaders. At the following links you will find the PDFs of the complete reports.

• Working Group Report
• University of Minnesota Landscape Analysis