Farmworker Housing Single-Family Energy Efficiency And Solar Photovoltaics

California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)

What does it fund?

No-cost direct installation of energy efficiency measures, solar water heating, and solar photovoltaic systems at farmworker dwellings.

Who is eligible for funds?

Income-qualifying farmworker households within the following counties:

• Fresno

• Imperial

• Kern

• Kings

• Madera

• Merced

• Monterey

• Napa

• Riverside

• San Diego

• San Joaquin

• San Luis Obispo

• Santa Barbara

• Santa Cruz

• Sonoma

• Stanislaus

• Tulare

• Ventura

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

The program targets energy efficiency measures and rooftop solar PV for low-income farmworker households in the 18 counties with the largest farmworker populations. Households benefit from reduced energy costs as well as lighting and appliance upgrades and improved home energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

How do I access funds?

Farmworker households apply through a first-come, first-served process. For more information call (833) FOR-LIWP. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Program Factsheet (English) Hoja informativa (Español)

Funding timeline

Check program website for updated timeline information.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$26.6 million allocated

$12.2 million implemented

$10.4 million benefiting priority populations

18,574 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

759 projects implemented

$10.0 million benefiting low-income households

758 low-income households benefiting from projects

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

34 full-time equivalent jobs reported

Other Expected Benefits

251,639 kWh energy savings

1,198,633 kWh renewable energy generation

715,428 gallons water savings