How to apply for Weatherization Assistance Program — Virginia

Who it's for

Virginia's Weatherization Assistance Program makes home energy-saving repairs at no cost to income-eligible households — insulation, air sealing, and heating-system work that lowers utility bills. Annual household income must be $44,776 or less for one person or $58,554 for two (effective July 1, 2026). Federal program rules put elderly people and people with disabilities at the front of the queue, and count a household as income-eligible if a member received SSI or TANF cash assistance in the past 12 months. Apply through the local weatherization provider agency for the area — DHCD itself does not take applications.

What you'll need

• Proof of household income
• Utility bills
• Home ownership documentation (renters: owner's written permission)

Where to apply

Step by step

1. Confirm your household meets the income limit — $44,776 or less per year for one person, or $58,554 for less for two people (effective July 1, 2026). Households with a member who received SSI or TANF cash assistance in the past 12 months also qualify.
2. Gather your required documents: proof of household income, recent utility bills, and home ownership documentation. If you rent, get written permission from your landlord before applying.
3. Find the local weatherization provider agency that serves your area — Virginia DHCD does not take applications directly. Use the online tool to locate your local provider.
4. Apply online through your local provider agency's application process.
5. Submit your application along with all required documents to the local provider agency.
6. Wait for the local provider to contact you. The provider will verify your income and schedule a home energy audit. Note that waiting lists exist, and elderly households and people with disabilities are given priority. Processing times vary, so ask your local provider for an estimate.

What to expect: After submitting your application, the local provider agency will review your documents and verify your income. Because this program runs through local agencies with waiting lists, there may be a wait before your home energy audit is scheduled — elderly households and people with disabilities are moved to the front of the line. Once approved and scheduled, a technician will assess your home and complete approved energy-saving repairs such as insulation, air sealing, and heating-system work at no cost to you. Weatherization is a one-time benefit per home, so no renewal is needed after work is completed.

Renewals

as needed (one-time per home)