Federal WAP Regulations & Statutes

 

Active Regulations & Statutes 

• WAP Enabling Legislation
  • This link to the US Code (42 USC Sec. 6861) provides the enabling legislation and current statute for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

• WAP Reauthorization Legislation
  • This link to the Reauthorization & Appropriations Bill passed in December, 2020 has not yet been updated in the Federal Code above and includes more up-to-date policy on the program.

• 10 CFR 440
  • 10 CFR 440 within the Code of Federal Regulations covers interpretation and insight on programmatic topics relating to WAP, including: Purpose, scope, definitions, allocation formula, minimum requirements, oversight, training, and reports.

• 2 CFR 200
  • 2 CFR 200 contains the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. This addresses most financial matters related to WAP.

• Appendix A – Standards for Weatherization Materials
  • Appendix A served as the original list of approved materials for the WAP.

• LIHEAP Enabling Legislation
  • This link to the LIHEAP clearinghouse provides access to the statutes covering LIHEAP

• 45 CFR 96.83
  • This section of the Code of Federal Regulations covers the procedure for submitting a waiver to transfer above 15% of LIHEAP funds into WAP

 

Pending Regulations & Statutes 

• Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • This is a link to pending legislation reauthorizes WAP through 2030, raises per-unit cost limits and updates the statutory definition of “fully weatherized”.

• Labor, Heath and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill
  • This link contains appropriations HHS draft language that impacts FY26 WAP and related workforce and energy programs.

 

Additional Weatherization Program Guidance

The latest guidance and updates can be found on the 2025 WAP Program Guidance page.