Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Louisiana Housing Corporation / U.S. Department of Energy

Waitlist Weatherization

About This Program

Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is available to homeowners and renters in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Louisiana Housing Corporation administers WAP statewide, providing free weatherization services to low-income households to reduce energy costs. Work typically includes attic insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and HVAC maintenance. Eligibility priority is given to elderly residents, families with young children, persons with disabilities, and households with high energy burdens.

Households automatically eligible if receiving SSI or TANF. Services valued at approximately $6,500 per home on average.

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Free weatherization improvements, no repayment required
  • Income limit: 200% Federal Poverty Level ($31,300 for 1-person household in 2025)
  • Services: insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, weather stripping
  • Auto-eligible if receiving SSI or TANF benefits
  • Apply through Quad Area Community Action Agency: 225-209-0780

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

This is a free, federally funded program that lowers your energy bills by improving your home's energy efficiency. After you qualify, a local agency does a free home energy audit and installs measures like attic insulation, air sealing, and heating system repair at no cost to you. The Louisiana Housing Corporation runs it through a network of local agencies, so you apply through the agency that serves your county.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you qualify: you live in the home and your household income is within the program limit (commonly at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; you are usually automatically eligible if you receive SSI, TANF, or energy assistance).
  2. Find the local weatherization or community action agency that serves your county using the local agency list on the LHC website (or call 888-454-2001).
  3. Contact that agency and complete its intake application with your income, ownership, and household information.
  4. The agency schedules a free home energy audit to decide which measures your home needs.
  5. The approved energy efficiency measures are installed at no cost to you.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of income for everyone in the household (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters), or proof that you receive SSI, TANF, or energy assistance.
  • Proof you own or rent and live in the home (a deed, mortgage statement, or lease; renters need the owner's written permission).
  • A recent utility bill for the home.
  • A government-issued photo ID.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provide in Baton Rouge, LA?

Average ~$6,500 per home in road-system areas.

Who qualifies for Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Baton Rouge?

Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is open to homeowners and renters in Baton Rouge, LA. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Louisiana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Baton Rouge, LA?

Apply directly with Louisiana Housing Corporation / U.S. Department of Energy using the official program link on this page or call 225-209-0780. There is no middleman and no fee.

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