Windows & draft sealing
New windows, door sweeps, and draft blocking that keep winter out and comfort in — and shrink the heating bill.
The Home Upgrade Program
A warmer, safer home — at no cost to you.
Windows, insulation, roof repairs, heating and cooling, safety upgrades. If your home needs work and your budget is stretched thin, this program was built for you.
What's included
Upgrades that change how your home lives.
Every home is different, so every project is too. These are the upgrades Wayside programs most commonly cover — your assessment decides what makes the list for your home.
Insulation
Attic and wall insulation so your home holds its temperature instead of paying to heat the whole neighborhood.
Roof & structural repairs
Leak repair, shingle replacement, and structural fixes that keep your home safe and dry.
Heating & cooling
Furnace tune-ups, heat pumps, and repairs so your home stays warm in January and bearable in July.
Safety & accessibility
Smoke and CO detectors, grab bars, ramps, and other upgrades that keep every member of the household safe.
Efficiency upgrades
LED lighting, low-flow fixtures, and smart thermostats that quietly lower monthly bills.
Your home's assessment decides what's covered — and you approve every planned upgrade before work begins.
How the program works
From application to finished work, we're beside you.
Apply in minutes
Fill out the short form below or call us. No documents needed yet — just the basics about your home and household.
Home assessment visit
A Wayside coordinator visits your home, walks through it with you, and identifies which upgrades will make the biggest difference.
We coordinate everything
We match your home with grant funding and vetted local crews, handle scheduling and permits, and keep you updated at every step.
Work done & checked
Qualified crews complete the upgrades. We inspect the work, walk through it with you, and follow up after the season to make sure it's holding up.
Do you qualify?
If money is tight and your home needs work, you're exactly who we're here for.
Start your application- Your household income fits program guidelines
- You own or rent the home (renters: your landlord may need to approve some upgrades)
- The home is your primary residence
- Your home needs upgrades this program covers — windows, insulation, roofing, heating, safety, or efficiency
Not sure whether you qualify? Apply anyway. Guidelines vary by location and funding source, and a short conversation with our team is the fastest way to find out. There's no penalty for asking.
What it costs
Free means free.
- $0 for qualifying households — materials and labor are fully covered by grant funding
- No credit checks, no repayment plans, no payment schedules
- Never a lien on your home — the grants we use don't take ownership stakes
- You approve every planned upgrade before any work begins
Apply
Tell us about your home.
1-800-677-1980 A Wayside coordinator reviews every application personally and follows up within a few business days — no automated rejections, no runaround.