Low-income Weatherization Assistance

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources administers funds to a statewide network of 18 local weatherization agencies to provide weatherization services to eligible clients. Allocations to these agencies are based on the percentage of the state's total low-income households within each service area. The program reduces clients’ energy bills while stimulating the state and local economy.

Since 1977, more than 193,000 Missouri homes have been weatherized through the Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization reduces residential and power plant emissions of carbon dioxide by 2.65 metric ton/year per home
Weatherization decreases national energy consumption by the equivalent of 24.1 million barrels of oil annually
Weatherization saves, on average, $370 per house in heating and cooling costs annually at current prices
Nationally, the Weatherization Assistance Program supports 8,500 jobs and provides weatherization services to approximately 35,000 homes every year

Primary funding for Missouri's weatherization efforts comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program.

How to Apply for Assistance

To apply for assistance, clients should contact their local weatherization agency. The agency will ask the clients to complete the appropriate forms, including income documentation to verify eligibility. Once the client is verified as eligible, an auditor from the agency will conduct an energy audit of the home to determine what steps will produce the greatest energy savings. The next step is for the agency crew or contractor to install the energy efficient measures on the home. After the weatherization of the home is complete, a quality control inspector will examine the home to ensure quality of work and completeness. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines and Definitions of Income Weatherization Program Notice for more information to find out if you qualify.