Poverty Guideline

The Federal Poverty Guidelines are issued each year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The guidelines are a simplification of the poverty thresholds and are used to determine financial eligibility for certain federal programs. Check here for Frequently Asked Questions about these guidelines.

Our weatherization program requires applicants be at 200% or below poverty guideline. Please refer to the chart below to see if you qualify.

Income Guidelines

2022 Poverty Income Guidelines Contiguous States U.S. Grantees Effective January 12, 2023

 

Household Size Income Levels
Threshold 200%
1 $13,590 $29,160
2 $18,310 $39,440
3 $23,030 $49,720
4 $27,750 $60,000
5 $32,470 $70,280
6 $37,190 $80,560
7 $41,910 $90,840
8 $46,630 $101,120

 

Click here to view the in-depth Federal Poverty Guidelines & Definition of Income. For families with more than 8 persons, 100% of poverty level increases $4,720 for each additional person. Therefore, for weatherization at 200% of poverty level, add $9,440 for each additional person.

a simplification of the poverty thresholds