Free home weatherization help in Austin

Short answer

Austin Energy's weatherization assistance funds approved home improvements at no cost for qualifying customers. Eligibility, the work list, funding, and scheduling are all Austin Energy's call; the first step is a clean application question with your facts.

Who this is for

Austin Energy customers in older or drafty homes whose bills run high and whose income may qualify for no-cost improvements.

The steps, in order

1. Confirm the home is in Austin Energy territory.
2. Gather the facts the eligibility check asks for: household size, income band, home age.
3. Review the prepared weatherization question or application start and send it through the Austin Energy official route.
4. Austin Energy decides eligibility and schedules any approved work.

Have this ready

• The service address
• Household size and income band
• Rough age and condition of the home

Common mistakes to avoid

• Paying a private contractor for an 'energy audit' first; the official program starts free.
• Assuming renters cannot qualify; some paths cover rentals with owner sign-off.

Common questions

What does Austin Energy weatherization actually cover?

Approved measures typically include insulation, duct sealing, weatherstripping, and related efficiency work. The exact list is set per home after the eligibility decision.

Do I have to own my home for Austin weatherization assistance?

Owner-occupied homes are the core path. Renters can be eligible in some cases with the owner's participation; the program makes that call.

Official source

• Austin Energy Weatherization Assistance

Last reviewed August 26, 2026 against the official source.

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