Weatherization Assistance Program (New Hampshire)
Last updated August 2026
New Hampshire's Weatherization Assistance Program makes free energy-efficiency fixes to lower your home energy bills for good. The work can include insulation, air sealing, and heating-system improvements. The New Hampshire Department of Energy runs the program with federal grants and hands the on-the-ground work to the state's Community Action Agencies. You apply through the Community Action Agency serving your area, since the state does not take applications directly.
The income rule recently changed, so ignore older numbers you may find. Eligibility used to be 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline. It is now 60 percent of the New Hampshire State Median Income. Any older manual that still says 200 percent should be read as the new 60 percent line.
The income limits match the Fuel Assistance table. The most a household can earn in a year is $48,713 for one person, $63,702 for two, $78,691 for three, and $93,680 for four. Because it is the same line, a household already getting Fuel Assistance is often close to qualifying for Weatherization too.
Both renters and homeowners can qualify, and your local Community Action Agency runs the income test. The program aims at the households most exposed to high energy costs that cannot afford these fixes on their own. Priority often goes to older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children, so say if any of those describe your home.
The process takes some patience. Once you are found income eligible, your application goes on a waiting list. Then an energy auditor visits and checks your home to decide which fixes will save the most energy before any work begins. Because of the waitlist, it is better to apply before an emergency, not during one.
Pair Weatherization with Fuel Assistance so you get help on this winter's bill while the home is fixed for the long run. If you get SNAP, Medicaid, or cash assistance, DHHS also points you toward these energy programs through your local Community Action Agency. Dial 2-1-1 to find the agency near you.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Income-based; homeowners and renters both qualify, and your local Community Action Agency runs the income test
- Households already receiving Fuel Assistance are generally screened for weatherization too, and priority often goes to older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Find the Community Action Agency serving your area, or dial 2-1-1 to locate it.
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Set up an appointment, since the state does not take applications directly.
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Check the income line: up to $93,680 a year for a family of four, at 60 percent of State Median Income.
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Turn in proof of income and expect to join a waiting list once you qualify.
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Let an energy auditor visit and check your home before any work is scheduled.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who qualifies for Weatherization in New Hampshire?
Income-eligible renters and homeowners at or below 60 percent of the State Median Income, up to $48,713 a year for one person and $93,680 for four. Priority often goes to older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children.
Did the income rule change?
Yes. Eligibility moved from 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline to 60 percent of State Median Income. Older manuals that say 200 percent are out of date.
How do I apply?
Through your local Community Action Agency, not the state directly. Once you are found income eligible, your application joins a waiting list and an energy auditor visits your home.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The energy-efficiency fixes are free to income-eligible households.
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