Healthy homes make healthy people.
When extreme weather hits, your property is prone to damage that can affect your health. Wildfires, extreme temperature changes, and power outages can cause higher costs for repairs, health emergency visits, and utility bills. Know your options and prepare your property before disaster strikes.
Lower your costs
Find ways to lower your utility costs, switch to efficient clean energy sources, or install or repair heating or cooling units. Check out these resources for homeowners and renters:
State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP)
Reduce energy costs and make your home more energy efficient.
Program type
Cost reduction, grant
Who qualifies?
People and families with household incomes up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
What does it cover?
- Assistance with utility bills.
- Help moving to low-to-no carbon heating and cooling systems.
How to apply
Schedule an appointment with a partner organization that provides services in your area:
- Metropolitan Development Council: (253) 572-5557
- Pierce County Human Services: (253) 798-4400
Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
Rebates for energy-efficient home improvements and electrification.
Program type
Rebate
Who qualifies?
Low- and moderate-income homes with incomes up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
What does it cover?
Rebates may help pay for:
- Electric wiring
- Electric panel upgrades
- Insulation and air sealing
- Ventilation
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Heat pumps
- General weatherization measures.
How to apply
Applications aren’t open yet. Check back for info.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Help with energy costs, heating and cooling, and home energy improvements.
Program type
Cost reduction
Who qualifies?
You may qualify if you:
- Are a Washington resident.
- Have not received a LIHEAP energy assistance grant during the current program year.
- Pay residential home heating costs directly to an energy provider or indirectly through rent.
- Have a household average monthly income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG).
An agency that provides LIHEAP services will determine eligibility.
What does it cover?
- Assistance with utility bills.
- Help repairing or replacing an unsafe or inoperative heating or cooling unit.
- Help making your home more energy efficient.
- Energy assistance through community action agencies and local partners.
How to apply
You can apply for LIHEAP once each program year. Contact a Pierce County LIHEAP provider to determine your eligibility and to apply:
Metropolitan Development Council Weatherization Assistance Program
No-cost services to make your home safer, healthier, and more energy efficient.
Program type
No-cost weatherization and energy efficiency
Who qualifies?
Income eligibility depends on household circumstances. In general, household income may be up to:
- 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG), or
- 60% of the State Median Income (SMI)
- For PSE gas-heated homes: up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Both renters and homeowners may qualify.
What does it cover?
Services designed to improve energy conservation, indoor air quality, and heat loss, including:
- Home energy assessment
- Insulation and air sealing
- Gas appliance testing
- Furnace repairs
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Education about energy conservation and the danger of lead
How to apply
Complete an application and email or mail it to Metropolitan Development Council:
Washington State Green Bank
Financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Program type
Cost reduction
Who qualifies?
Homeowners, renters, and businesses.
What does it cover?
Accessible financial assistance for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that can provide long-term energy savings and benefits.
How to apply
Contact Washington State Green Bank to learn about available financing options and determine what may be available for your project.
Prepare for wildfires
Want a free consultation or education on how to counter the effects of wildfires? Explore these resources:
Financial Assistance for Wildfire Resistance and Forest Health
Support for forestland owners working to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health.
Program type
Cost-share
Who qualifies?
Non-federal owners of forestland who own fewer than 5,000 forested acres in Washington may be eligible.
What does it cover?
- Free consultations to identify wildfire and forest health risks.
- Recommendations for actions to reduce wildfire risk.
- Cost-sharing for eligible treatments for qualified landowners.
How to apply
Contact a local forester to discuss your property and submit an inquiry.
Firewise (Pierce Conservation District)
Education and guidance to help your community reduce its risk of wildfire damage.
Program type
Educational
Who qualifies?
Communities that meet the program’s criteria on an annual basis and maintain “in good standing” status may identify as a Firewise Site.
What does it cover?
- Preventative steps to help communities reduce wildfire risk.
- Guidance for implementing ignition-resistant precautions.
- Support for communities working to become a Firewise Site.
How to apply
Apply or renew online to participate in the Firewise program.
Improve utilities for public, private, and Tribal entities
Do you belong to a public, private, or Tribal entity? Do you want to implement clean energy sources and improve utilities? Explore these options below:
Cascadia Renewables
Technical assistance and energy resilience support for clean energy projects.
Program type
Cost reduction
Who qualifies?
Public, tribal, and private entities.
What does it cover?
Services that can help organizations develop and pursue energy resilience projects, including:
- Feasibility studies
- Technical assistance on Solar Storage for Resilient Communities Grant
- Other energy resilience services
How to apply
Complete the Cascadia Renewables contact form to discuss your project and available services.
Beneficial State Bank
Financing and incentives for organizations investing in clean energy.
Program type
Financing
Who qualifies?
Businesses and organizations focused on environmental sustainability.
What does it cover?
- Loans to support clean energy transitions
- Financing for solar energy projects
- Incentives for eligible businesses that bank with Beneficial State Bank and invest in clean energy
How to apply
Connect with a banker and provide info about your project to learn about available financing and incentives.
Multi-Family Rental Property Incentives
Rebates to help make multifamily rental homes safer, more efficient, and more comfortable.
Program type
Cost reduction
Who qualifies?
Rental properties with 5 or more units.
New construction or properties undergoing major remodeling where building code requires insulation upgrades are not eligible.
What does it cover?
Rebates may help pay for energy-efficient improvements including:
- Insulation
- Windows
- Hybrid water heaters
- Lighting improvements
The program helps property owners make rental homes safe, efficient, affordable, and comfortable for tenants.
How to apply
- Select a qualified contractor to provide a bid for your upgrades.
- Complete and submit a Tacoma Power rental application.