Weatherization Assistance Program

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources · State program

Free weatherization and heating-efficiency improvements

New Jersey’s Weatherization Assistance Program provides free weatherization and heating-efficiency work for eligible elderly, disabled, and low-income households. The program is open and applicants apply through local county-serving agencies.

Last verified: September 9, 2026

Program details

How it works

The Weatherization Assistance Program helps eligible households weatherize their homes, improve heating system efficiency, and conserve energy. Applicants contact a local WAP agency that serves their county.

What the program provides

The state page describes weatherization assistance and heating-system efficiency improvements. The page also links to state plans, a field guide, an energy audit manual, and a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Public Utilities’ Comfort Partners program.

How to apply

Applicants apply through the WAP agency serving their county.

The state page includes:

Eligibility and documentation guidance
Eligible and non-eligible structures
Health and safety guidance
Energy audits
Uniform bid process and contractor relations
Heating systems
Grant management and program operations
State quality assurance inspections and monitoring

The source reviewed does not state a dollar amount on the main page.

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