Weatherization

What is weatherization?

The King County Housing Authority manages weatherization services for low-income homeowners and renters throughout the county (but not in Seattle). We help hundreds of households reduce their energy costs and improve the indoor air quality of their homes each year.

Who we prioritize:

• Seniors
• Disabled persons
• Families with children under 19
• Native Americans
• Families with a diagnosed respiratory illness

Common repairs include:

• Ventilation improvements
• Insulation installs
• Furnace repairs
• Air sealing to prevent drafts

This program generally does not provide new windows.

Our program serves households within King County, outside the City Limits of Seattle.

Determine eligibility

For more information and to find out if you’re eligible, contact us at energyconservation@kcha.org or call (206) 214-1240.

How to apply

You must fill out an application form to apply for services. These applications are for households that rent or own a single-family home or a mobile home:

• Renter application
• Owner application (single-family or mobile home)

You must also verify all household income for every household member for the past three months. 

Please read your application thoroughly as it will provide information about which documents to supply.

Follow the instructions outlined on the application. Applications are accepted electronically via secure email or by postal service.

Funding limits the number of households KCHA can help, so eligible households may be placed on a waiting list. We give preference to:

• People in heating emergency situations
• Seniors
• Disabled persons
• Families with children under 19
• Native Americans 

For any questions regarding applications, or to have an application sent to you via email or post, please call us at (206) 214-1240 or email us at energyconservation@kcha.org.

Housing repair

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) assists homeowners who live in Bellevue and have been approved for housing repair loans or grants by the Bellevue Housing Repair Program. KCHA helps these homeowners obtain bids for the repairs, oversees the contractors doing the work, and inspects completed repairs for compliance with specification and quality standards.

KCHA does not participate in any other housing repair programs. Applications for assistance through any of the other programs must be made directly to the programs listed below.

Tips for saving energy

The U.S. Department of Energy has tips on saving energy.