Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP)
WI Dept. of Administration, DEHCR
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP) in its Madison, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) helps eligible households pay heating and electric bills through federal LIHEAP funding. For 2025-2026, the maximum heating benefit is $2,147 and crisis assistance is capped at $1,200. One application covers both WHEAP and WAP weatherization. Apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov or through your local county WHEAP agency.
Maximum heating benefit $2,147; crisis assistance up to $1,200. Minimum heating benefit $30. Eligibility is 60% of WI State Median Income.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Madison, WI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Madison Housing Rehabilitation Loan (Project Home) 0% deferred loan, amount based on repair scope
- City of Madison Minor Home Repair Program (Project Home) Materials covered; labor at $15/hour per volunteer
- Dane County Minor Home Repair Grant (Project Home) Up to $7,500 grant
- WHEDA More Like Home Repair & Renew Loan $5,000-$50,000 low-interest loan; forgivable option for low income
Key Details
- Maximum heating benefit: $2,147 per program year (FY2025-26)
- Crisis assistance: up to $1,200
- Income limit: 60% of Wisconsin State Median Income
- One application also covers WAP weatherization services
- Apply at energybenefit.wi.gov or local county WHEAP office
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.
- 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.
Deadline: Heating season, typically opens October 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP) in Madison, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $2,147 heating benefit; $1,200 crisis assistance. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP) in Madison?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. 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 Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP/LIHEAP) in Madison, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with WI Dept. of Administration, DEHCR; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Heating season, typically opens October 1 annually.
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