Utilities
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Verified · October 23, 2026 Deadline soon — check dates
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free weatherization and energy efficiency improvements to owner-occupied houses and tenant-occupied rental units in the City of Philadelphia. Based on a free energy audit, an eligible property may receive weather-stripping, caulking and repair of primary windows and doors, hot water heater replacement, wrapping of hot water pipes and heating ducts, refrigerator replacement, insulation and air-sealing, heating system repairs and efficiency changes, and in-home energy education. Properties may be served once every 15 years.
- Organization
- Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC)
- Address
- 1234 Market Street, 17th Floor
- Hours
- WAP Hotline: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; in-person requests at PHDC's office 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (as stated on the PHDC page)
- Who qualifies
- Income-eligible Philadelphia residents who live in the property and meet the income guidelines, in owner-occupied houses or tenant-occupied rental units. Per PA DCED, households automatically qualify if any member receives SSI, TANF, or LIHEAP, or is eligible for specific means-tested HUD or USDA programs; priority is given to elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, families with children, and households with high energy usage or burden.
- Income limits
- At or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (stated by PA DCED and by ECA). PHDC's maximum annual household income chart (gross income of all household members): 1: $31,920; 2: $43,280; 3: $54,640; 4: $66,000; 5: $77,360; 6: $88,720; 7: $100,080; 8: $111,440; more than 8, add $11,360 per person.
- Documents needed
- When additional funding is received and it is your turn, you will need to provide: photo ID; deed and/or lease for any tenants; current and previous year's income for all members of the residence; each page of the most recent utility bills; bank account information.
- How to apply
- WAITLIST: ECA's weatherization page states PHDC is Philadelphia County's provider for WAP, is currently accepting inquiries, and that there is an active waitlist for services. PHDC's own page says that when additional funding is received and it is your turn, you will be asked for documents. To get on the inquiry list: email your name, address, and telephone number to phdc.intake@phdc.phila.gov, call PHDC's WAP Hotline at 215-448-2130 (Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), or stop by PHDC's office at 1234 Market St., 17th Floor, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to complete a request.
- Cost
- Free
- Last verified
- October 23, 2026
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