New York State's Weatherization Assistance Program (NYSWAP) helps homeowners:
- Reduce heating and cooling costs through energy-conservation measures
- Improve health and safety standards in their homes
NYSWAP is a New York State's Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) program.
New York City homeowners can get assistance if they meet income requirements.
(Individual Renters in NYC's five boroughs are not able to apply.)
Services are available to homeowners, with priority for:
- Seniors
- Families with children
- People with disabilities
An on-site energy audit determines the services provided.
Eligibility
Households with incomes at or below 60% of state median income are eligible for assistance.
Households are automatically eligible for NYSWAP services if they receive:
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits OR
- Certain other forms of public assistance
Who Can Apply
Homeowners and rental property owners can apply.
The program assists with:
- Privately owned single-family houses
- Multi-family buildings
Apply with a local provider.
More Information
Local NYSWAP providers can give more information to:
- Homeowners
- Affordable housing developers
- Property managers
- Other housing and community development agencies
Find out more about NYS WAP.
View current income thresholds.
