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Thousands of qualified low-income Alaskans have received free home weatherization in order to bring their homes up to safe, healthy and energy-efficient standards.

Weatherization adds years of life to buildings in Alaska's harsh arctic climate. Weatherization also brings the benefit of energy conservation, saving homeowners up to 50% off their previous heating bills.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is available to renters and homeowners throughout the state. A house may only be weatherized one time and eligibility is determined by the residents income and family size. Houses that were weatherized before April, 2008 may be re-weatherized. Program eligibility is set at 100% of median income. For the state of Alaska, median income for a family of four is $76,560.

For more information about what services are provided by the weatherization program, click on the following link: What Are Weatherization Services Use your back button to return to this page.

Weatherization Program Income Guidelines

Household income for the most recent 12-month period cannot exceed the following amounts:

Household Size Maximum 12 month income

1-person	$39,811
2-person	52,060
3-person	64,310
4-person	76,560
5-person	88,809
6-person	101,059
7-person	103,356
8-person	105,653
9-person	107,950

For family sizes greater than nine members, add $2,297 per additional person.

A household with an occupant who has received assistance from one of the following programs during the 12-month period preceding the application is categorically eligible:

Low-Income Home Heating Assistance (LIHEAP),
Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP),
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),
Food Stamps,
Senior Care Benefits

For income determination, the household consists of all permanent residents within the dwelling unit. A permanent resident is someone who currently lives in the home or is a full-time student away from home during the school year. A live-in-aide medically required by a member of a household is not considered a member of the household for income purposes.

For more information on the Weatherization program in your area, contact one of the following agencies:

There are five Weatherization Assistance Program providers in Alaska. Use the map below to find the agency that serves your region. Click on your area to contact your local weatherization agency.

Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. 731 East 8th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska (907) 279-2511

Tanana Chiefs Conference 122 First Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907) 452-8251

Interior Weatherization, Inc. 713 15th Avenue
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 (907) 452-5323

Alaska Community Development Corp. 1517 Industrial Way, #8
Palmer, Alaska 99645 (907) 746-5680

Municipality of Anchorage 557 East Fireweed Lane, Suite D
Anchorage, Alaska 99519 (907) 343-4183

Funding and support for Weatherization and related energy conservation programs is made possible by the:

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Health and Social Services

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development