Housing & Rent · Surprise rank #38
Renters and Homeowners: Get Thousands in Free Insulation and Energy Repairs
The Weatherization Assistance Program funds approved improvements for eligible households.
Who
Eligible renters and homeowners; priority can be given to vulnerable households.
Where: Statewide through local weatherization agencies.
What to do
Start here: Contact the official Weatherization Assistance Provider serving the county.
Eligibility: Household income generally at or below the current limit or automatic eligibility through specified benefits; building and owner requirements apply.
What you get
Income-eligible homeowners and renters can receive no-cost energy-efficiency work based on an on-site audit.
Benefit: Possible air sealing, insulation, heating-system repair or replacement, efficient equipment and energy-related health-and-safety work.
Possible value: Varies by the audit and approved scope; the program does not promise a fixed grant amount to every household.
Good to know
Important: The provider—not the applicant—determines the work. Rental-building owners may need to contribute and unrelated general repairs are excluded.
Availability: Applications are accepted through local providers, subject to funding and scheduling.
Why people miss it: People confuse it with HEAP's bill payment and assume renters cannot apply.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026