New Mexico Energy$mart Weatherization Program

New Mexico Energy$mart is the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program. Housing New Mexico, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA), provides energy-saving upgrades and home repairs at no cost to eligible homeowners and renters.

The program is part of the federal Weatherization Assistance Program, which the U.S. Department of Energy has funded and administered in every state since 1976. Additional funding comes from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), utility companies and the state of New Mexico.¹

FAQ

Who qualifies for weatherization in New Mexico?

A household qualifies when its income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. A household in which any member receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability income or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is automatically income-eligible for services paid with Department of Energy funds. Other requirements may apply.²

Homeowners and renters may apply, whether the home is a single-family home or a mobile home. A renter must obtain the landlord’s consent, and the landlord must sign an agreement that gives the tenant certain protections before any work begins.

Priority is given to persons over age 60, persons with disabilities, families with children and homes that use a high amount of energy.

What is the income limit for weatherization in New Mexico?

The income limit is 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The amounts below are annual household income by household size.

Income limits as a percentage of the federal poverty level, by household size
Household Size	Income Limit
1	$2,660
2	$3,607
3	$4,553
4	$5,500
5	$6,447
6	$7,393
7	$8,340
8	$9,287

The income limits are presented as dollar amounts derived from a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for each household size in 2026.

What services does Energy$mart provide?

An assessment that includes an energy audit determines which services a home receives. The services below are examples and are not guaranteed for every home.³

Insulation: attic, wall, crawlspace and duct insulation.
Heating and cooling: thermostat controls, and repair or replacement of heating and cooling equipment.
Air leakage: door weather-stripping and sweeps, sealing and caulking, and repair or replacement of broken glass, doors and windows.
Health and safety: smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and repair or replacement of furnaces, water heaters and stove pipes.
Base load measures: energy-efficient light bulbs and refrigerators, water heater insulation, and low-flow showerheads and aerators.
Incidental repairs: minor roofing, electrical and venting repairs that are necessary to carry out the weatherization work.

How does the Energy$mart application process work?

An application goes through a regional service provider, and the process has these steps.³

The household applies through the service provider for its area.
The provider reviews the application to confirm income eligibility.
A letter of approval or denial is mailed to the household.
An approved household is placed on a waiting list for its county, ranked by priority.
The provider contacts the household when it is next on the list and schedules an initial assessment.
A certified energy auditor visits the home and evaluates its energy efficiency and its health and safety conditions.
Work crews and contractors make the recommended upgrades.
The service provider, and in some cases a state inspector, inspects the completed work.

Where do I apply for Energy$mart in New Mexico?

You must submit your application directly to the local service provider serving your area. Applications are not accepted by Housing New Mexico.⁴

Northern New Mexico	Central New Mexico Housing Corporation
Website	centralnmhousing.org
Phone	(505) 345-4949, toll-free (855) 345-4949
Address	703 Osuna Road NE, Suite 2, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Counties	Bernalillo, Cibola, Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Taos, Torrance, Union and Valencia

Southern New Mexico	Southwestern Regional Housing and Community Development Corporation
Website	swnm.org
Phone	(575) 523-1639
Address	311 Southgate Court, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Counties	Catron, Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra and Socorro

Navajo Nation	Red Feather Development Group
Website	redfeather.org
Phone	(928) 440-5119
Address	2717 N. Steves Boulevard, Suite 8, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Service area	Navajo Nation

LIHEAP is one of the funding sources for Energy$mart. A household that receives help with its energy bills through the New Mexico LIHEAP program may also apply for weatherization, which lowers energy costs over the long term. The two programs have separate applications.

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Housing New Mexico, MFA, Energy$mart Weatherization Program . The page describes the program, its funders and its administration by Housing New Mexico. ↩
Housing New Mexico, MFA, Do I Qualify? . The page lists the priority groups, automatic eligibility, the landlord agreement for renters and an income chart of 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The amounts above are calculated from the 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines and match the chart for household sizes 1 through 8. ↩
Housing New Mexico, MFA, Services Provided and Timeline . The page lists the example services and the ten-step timeline, which the steps above condense. ↩ ↩²
Housing New Mexico, MFA, Where Do I Apply? . The page lists each provider’s contact details, counties and the tribes served by each provider. ↩