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, 2024

$12.3 million implemented

$10.4 million benefiting priority populations

18,830 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

771 projects implemented

$10.0 million benefiting low-income households

758 low-income households benefiting from projects


2024 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2023 – Nov 30, 2024

$326,841 Implemented

Other Expected Benefits

241,418 kWh energy conserved

698,824 kWh renewable energy generation

$187,305 energy cost savings