Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Michigan MDHHS / Local Community Action Agency

Available Weatherization

About This Program

Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is available to homeowners and renters in Grand Rapids, MI.

Michigan's Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy-efficiency improvements to income-eligible households through local Community Action Agencies. Eligible improvements include attic and wall insulation, air sealing, HVAC improvements, and health/safety measures. Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, making it one of the more broadly accessible WAP programs nationally.

No-cost program; average benefit valued at $6,500-$10,000. Apply through local Community Action Agency serving Kent County.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

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

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Key Details

  • 100% free energy efficiency improvements for eligible households
  • Covers insulation, air sealing, HVAC, and health/safety repairs
  • Income limit: 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines (family of 4: ~$62,400)
  • Priority for elderly, disabled, and households with young children
  • Apply through local Community Action Agency serving Kent County

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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services runs it through a network of local community action 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 state map of weatherization operators on the MDHHS website.
  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, apply through local Community Action Agency

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provide in Grand Rapids, MI?

Average $6,500-$10,000 in free energy upgrades.

Who qualifies for Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Grand Rapids?

Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is open to homeowners and renters in Grand Rapids, MI. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in Grand Rapids, MI?

Apply directly with Michigan MDHHS / Local Community Action Agency using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee.

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