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Energy Income Eligibility Guidelines

2007-2008 Income Eligibility Guidelines for Programs for Energy Retrofits of Affordable Housing in NYC

Income guideline 1: 80% of NYC Area Median Income

These income limits apply to the following incentive programs:

  • NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program for Affordable Housing (25% of residents must meet these guidelines)
  • NYSERDA Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (if at least 1 occupant meets these guidelines)
Household size Annual Income Limit
1 Person $43,000
1 Person $43,000
2 Person $49,150
3 Person $55,300
4 Person $61,450
5 Person $66,976
6 Person $76,208
7 Person $77,936
8 Person $81,100
9 Person $86,030
10 Person $90,946
11 Person $95,862

Income guideline 2: 60% of NY State Median Income

These income limits apply to the following incentive programs:

  • NYS Weatherization Assistance Program (50% of tenants must meet these guidelines)
  • National Grid (formerly KeySpan) Residential Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (50% of tenants meet these guidelines)
  • NYSERDA NY EmPower Program (For individual households who meet these guidelines and for multifamily buildings which participate in the Weatherization Assistance Program)
  • Enterprise Green Communities Program (Projects should include at least 25 units at or below these guidelines).
Household Size Monthly Income Limit Annual Income Limit
1 Person $1,876 $22,512
2 Person $2,454 $29,448
3 Person $3,031 $36,372
4 Person $3,609 $43,308
5 Person $4,186 $50,232
6 Person $4,763 $57,156
7 Person $4,871 $58,452
8 Person $4,980 $59,760
9 Person $5,088 $60,960
10 Person $5,196 $62,352
11 Person $5,626 $67,512
Each Additional Member Add $435 Add $5,220