TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), DOE funded
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
DOE-funded weatherization through TDHCA installs energy-saving measures, insulation, caulking, weather-stripping, duct repairs, and HVAC tune-up or replacement, at no cost to income-qualifying households. Eligibility is based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. In the Austin area, services are administered through local Community Action agencies. FY2025 Texas allocation: $7.6 million across 21 subgrantees.
Eligibility at 200% FPL (approximately $60,240 for a family of 4 in 2025). Priority given to elderly, disabled, and households with young children. Renters eligible with landlord consent.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Minor Home Repair Grant Program Up to $7,500
- Architectural Barrier Removal Program Up to $20,000
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
Key Details
- Free weatherization, income ≤ 200% Federal Poverty Level
- Covers insulation, duct sealing, air sealing, HVAC tune-up/replacement
- Administered locally by Community Action agencies in Travis County area
- Priority for elderly (60+), disabled, and households with children under 6
- Contact TDHCA at 512-475-3800 or 211 Texas for local referral
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Austin, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Free weatherization (avg $5,000-$8,000 in improvements). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), DOE funded; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 512-475-3800. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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