Texas WAP, Weatherization Assistance Program
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Texas WAP, Weatherization Assistance Program in its Houston, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
TDHCA's Weatherization Assistance Program installs energy-saving materials, including insulation, weather-stripping, caulking, and efficient heating/cooling systems, in homes of low-income Texans at no cost to the homeowner. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, eligibility is based on income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Services are delivered by local subrecipient agencies in each county.
Average WAP investment is approximately $6,000-$12,000 per household; all work is free to the homeowner.
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 Houston, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Houston Single-Family Home Repair Program Varies by repair scope
- City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) Up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance
- Houston Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program Funded per HUD Lead Hazard Reduction grants
- Harris County Home Repair Program Up to $20,000 for minor repairs (seniors/disabled only)
Key Details
- Income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level
- Covers insulation, air sealing, HVAC repair/replacement, and more
- Available to owners and renters (with landlord permission for renters)
- Delivered by local agencies; search TDHCA Help for Texans to find your local provider
- Priority given to elderly, disabled, and families with young children
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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Texas WAP, Weatherization Assistance Program in Houston, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $12,000 in weatherization improvements. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Texas WAP, Weatherization Assistance Program in Houston?
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 Texas WAP, Weatherization Assistance Program in Houston, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-829-1040. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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