NYSERDA and local home repair program incentives often vary by your income. These income guidelines are updated annually, and in our region, have been consistently increasing over time.

Income is your gross annual income of all occupants of your home over the age of 18. Income includes wages, retirement, social security, disability and other sources. Earn up to the limits in the chart below to determine level of incentives.

Contact the Energy Advisor for your county if you have any questions.

Income Includes:

Alimony

Annuities

Business/Farm Income

Disability

Insurance or Trust Proceeds/Dividends Income (if a regular source of income)

Foster Care Payment

Net Gambling/Lottery Winnings

Interest Income

Pension

Rental Income

Royalties

Salaries/Wages

Self-Employment Income

Social Security

Social Security Disability

Veteran’s Benefits

Worker’s Compensation.

When supplying Income Tax Returns as evidence of income, the NYSERDA programs use “Adjusted Gross Income” to determine eligibility. Note that if you are eligible for HEAP, SNAP, SSI, TANF, Weatherization Assistance or Public Assistance, you are automatically eligible for NYSERDA programs.