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South Dakota Weatherization Assistance Program


The Weatherization Assistance Program was designed to help low income South Dakota households overcome the high cost of energy by making their homes more energy efficient. The program is operated at the local level by community action agencies or other local agencies. It has operated continuously since 1976. Local agencies operating the program provide free home weatherization to anyone who qualifies.

  • Weather-stripping of doors and windows.
  • Caulking and sealing cracks and holes in a building structure.
  • Insulating attics, walls, and under floors.
  • Installing windows and/or glass.
  • Repair, tune-up or replacement of non-functional heating systems.
  • Incidental repairs necessary to protect the weatherization material.
  • Health and safety checklist.

The Weatherization Assistance Program was designed to help low income South Dakota households overcome the high cost of energy by making their homes more energy efficient. The program is operated at the local level by community action agencies or other local agencies. It has operated continuously since 1976. Local agencies operating the program provide free home weatherization to anyone who qualifies.

  • Weather-stripping of doors and windows.
  • Caulking and sealing cracks and holes in a building structure.
  • Insulating attics, walls, and under floors.
  • Installing windows and/or glass.
  • Repair, tune-up or replacement of non-functional heating systems.
  • Incidental repairs necessary to protect the weatherization material.
  • Health and safety checklist.


To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of South Dakota. Preference may be given to:

  • People over 60 years of age
  • Families with one or more members with a disability
  • Families with children (in most states)

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1$30,120
2$40,880
3$51,640
4$62,400
5$73,160
6$83,920
7$94,680
8$105,440

*For households with more than eight people, add $10,760 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Under DOE guidelines, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization assistance if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).


The South Dakota Weather Assistance Program application is available on the Applying for Assistance page.

Once you have completed the application, please print it off and sign it. Send the completed application to the following address:
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Office of Energy Assistance
206 W. Missouri Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-4517


For more information, please visit the South Dakota WAP program website.

To speak with State representatives regarding the program call toll-free Department of Social Services at:
1-800-233-8503

1-800-233-8503