Weatherization Program

Utilities are one of a household’s greatest expenses. For low-income families living in older homes, money could be leaking out of the cracks. Since 1980, the HomeWise Weatherization Program has provided FREE energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified homes by decreasing energy bills, increasing comfort, and saving money.

 
The HomeWise team partners with private contractors to install the following types of improvements based on a comprehensive assessment of your home: 

• Insulation
• Duct and air sealing
• Ductless Heat Pumps (electrically-heated homes)
• Replace hot water heaters, upon our inspection, if they are failing, leaking, or rusted
• Furnace repair or replacement
• New kitchen and bathroom fans
• New energy-efficient refrigerators 
   

If you are a renter in a building (duplex, triplex, or four-plex) where over half the tenants are income-qualified, you can work with your building owner to receive free weatherization. Visit our Multifamily Weatherization page to learn more.

Disclaimer: Only homeowners or renters living within Seattle jurisdiction and/or Seattle City Light territory may apply. 

You are eligible if you:

• Are a homeowner or renter living within Seattle city limits.
• Eligibility will depend on income. The program has different income eligibility thresholds depending on the heat source (electricity, gas, or oil) and whether the housing is renter- or owner-occupied.

      For more details see:

• 2023 Income Limits - Weatherization and Home Repair Programs

You may also be eligible if you:

• are an Income-eligible household, and
• are a Seattle City Light customer living outside Seattle city limits, and
• have an electric-heated home.

You are also eligible if you:

• Are a renter in a building where over half the tenants are income-qualified.
  • In this case, work with your building owner to receive free weatherization for the building. Visit our Multifamily Weatherization page to learn more

Download Client Information (5-page PDF)

View complete program information and required documents to apply.

Weatherization services are provided through federal, state, and local utility funding. All weatherization work is contracted and managed by the HomeWise Program and is FREE of charge for eligible households. Before applying, see if you are eligible for the Weatherization Program by viewing the Income Limits at the bottom of our webpage.  

To apply to our program, you have several different submission options: 

1. Download our application, then mail us a completed copy.
   
   Seattle Office of Housing 
   Attn: Weatherization Applications
   PO Box 94725
   Seattle, WA, 98124-4725
   
   
2. Complete a fillable PDF version of our application and submit a copy by email, with the supporting documents outlined in the application. Identification cards and bank statements should be sent separately by mail. In your message, please let us know if you're a recipient of a letter from the Office of Housing or another agency.
   
   
3. If you cannot apply online or print out the application, call or email our team to request that a physical application be mailed to you. 
   • Email Instructions: In your message, please tell us your property address, what kind of heating system you have, and if you’re a recipient of a letter from the Office of Housing or another agency.

After you submit your application 
If you are eligible, you will receive a phone call to schedule a time for a comprehensive home energy audit conducted by a trained and certified Property Rehabilitation Specialist from our HomeWise team. Our Specialist will identify potential energy-saving, health, and safety measures to be completed on your home during the audit. Then, our team will select and manage a private contractor to perform the work. After you apply and get approved, you can leave the rest to our team!

Read more about Laura Wong Whitebear’s or Mama Blue’s weatherization experience.

Contact our HomeWise Team 

Phone: (206) 684-0244 
Email: HealthyHome@seattle.gov