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What does AHEP Multifamily offer?

This program is designed to help you:

  • Upgrade your buildings in-unit and central gas or oil systems to efficient electric equipment at no cost, including but not limited to:
    • Heat pumps for space heating and cooling
    • Heat pumps for water heating
    • Programmable thermostats
    • Induction stoves
    • Heat pump clothes dryers
    • Heavy ups and electric panel upgrades as needed to accommodate new equipment
  • Access direct contracting support for no-cost electrification upgrades
  • Run your building more efficiently and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions

For more information on the Inflation Reduction Act and the Home Energy Rebates programs, including a copy of the Consumer Protection Plan, please visit the DOEE website.

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Eligibility

To participate in AHEP Multifamily, a building must first qualify as affordable multifamily housing and have existing gas/oil equipment within the building. To qualify, it must be primarily residential and contain between 3-20 subsidized or unsubsidized dwellings/units.

 Additionally, one of the following is required:

  • Tenant-Level Eligibility - The building owner must demonstrate that at least 50% of all units are affordable to households with incomes less than or equal to 80% of the AMI. Additionally, at least 50% of the dwelling’s units occupied must be verified individually through tenant household level income or categorical eligibility verification. Rent rolls will not be accepted.
  • Whole Building Eligibility - The building must feature restrictions or other covenants requiring that at least 50% of all units are occupied by households with incomes less than or equal to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Whole Building Eligibility includes buildings that are one of the following:

Public Housing, DC Housing Authority-Owned

(DCHA)

Privately-owned with project-based assistance

(Section 8, Section 202, Section 811)

Privately-owned with tenant-based assistance

(Section 8 or similar programs)

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties

(Section 42 LIHTC)

Weatherization Assistance Program Participants

(WAP)

Privately-owned with deed covenants or land disposition agreements

(50% of ADUs at or below 80% AMI)

Multiple heat pump compressors on top of a small apartment building.

Income Guidelines for FY 2026*
(October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026)

Affordable Multifamily Electrification Program Income Table

Household Size

Maximum Annual Income

1

$91,800

2

$104,900

3

$118,000

4

$131,100

5

$141,600

6

$152,100

7

$162,600

8

$173,100

*Please note that the limits above are for federally funded projects through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Household income amounts listed in this table are effective as of June 2025 and are subject to change. Buildings that meet the income limits above will remain eligible for assistance even if income guidelines decrease during FY 2026. For more information about income verification with the DCSEU for affordable housing, shelters, and clinics please review our helpful guide. 

Apply for Affordable Home Electrification for Multifamily Buildings

Are you the authorized representative for your building? Follow our guide and apply today to qualify your property for no-cost multifamily electrification.

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