EASE Home Income Guidelines

EASE Home participants must meet income eligibility based on their County. Click on your County tab to check your eligibility. 

Income Eligibility Per County

Alameda and Contra Costa County
Income eligibility for residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $126,900.00
2 Up to $144,975.00
3 Up to $163,125.00
4 Up to $181,200.00
5 Up to $195,750.00
6 Up to $210,225.00
7 Up to $224,700.00
8 Up to $239,250.00

Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo

Income eligibility for residents of Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $164,550.00
2 Up to $188,025.00
3 Up to $211,500.00
4 Up to $234,975.00
5 Up to $253,800.00
6 Up to $272,625.00
7 Up to $291,375.00
8 Up to $310,200.00

Napa
Income eligibility for residents of Napa County.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $123,225.00
2 Up to $140,850.00
3 Up to $158,475.00
4 Up to $176,025.00
5 Up to $190,125.00
6 Up to $204,225.00
7 Up to $218,325.00
8 Up to $232,350.00

Santa Clara
Income eligibility for residents of Santa Clara County.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $153,450.00
2 Up to $175,350.00
3 Up to $197,250.00
4 Up to $219,150.00
5 Up to $236,700.00
6 Up to $254,250.00
7 Up to $271,800.00
8 Up to $289,350.00

Solano
Income eligibility for residents of Solano County.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $105,675.00
2 Up to $120,750.00
3 Up to $135,825.00
4 Up to $150,975.00
5 Up to $163,050.00
6 Up to $175,125.00
7 Up to $187,275.00
8 Up to $199,275.00

Sonoma
Income eligibility for residents of Sonoma County.
Household Size Gross Annual Household Income (120% area median income) 
1 Up to $116,250.00
2 Up to $132,900.00
3 Up to $149,475.00
4 Up to $166,050.00
5 Up to $179,400.00
6 Up to $192,675.00
7 Up to $205,950.00
8 Up to $219,225.00

Household Income Eligibility Verification

Customers can provide proof of their gross household income via one of two ways: Income Resources or Categorical Eligibility. Look through the details for each pathway below.

Income Resources

The customer or customer’s tenant may submit their most recent federal tax returns. If tax returns are not available, other proof of income can be provided.

Income sources needed to prove gross household income.
Income Source Type Document Type Document Validity
Tax returns (default) for all people living in the household who are over 18 years or older  Federal tax filing (Form 1040) with all schedules including W2s and 1099s   Most recent filling. After May, previous calendar year required (i.e. if it is 2025, returns for 2024 CY). 
Other documents only if tax returns not available for all people living in the household who are over 18 years or older 
  • Pay stubs
  • Social security (SSA) income award letter/notice of action letter  
 Most recent 3 months for pay stubs. Within the last 12 months for SSA.  
Categorical Eligibility

If the customer or customer’s tenant participates in one or more of the public assistance programs on the Categorical Eligibility List, they may submit documentation confirming their participation.

Program types that qualify the participant to be income eligible. 
Program Type Document Type Max Age of Document
Disadvantaged Communities—Single Family Solar Homes (DAC-SASH)  Letter or proof of program enrollment/participation  24 months 
Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA)  Letter or proof of program enrollment/participation  24 months 
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)  Letter or proof of program enrollment/participation  24 months 
Single Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH)  Letter or proof of program enrollment/participation  24 months 
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)  Letter or proof of program enrollment/participation  24 months 
CalFresh/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) 
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • Screenshot/print screen from issuing agency
  • Screenshot/print screen from website (CA.gov) showing current participation 
 12 months
CALWORKS TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) 
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • Bank statement with direct deposit source (gross amount) attached
  • Affidavit of income
  • Screenshot/print screen agency
  • Copy of uncashed check 
 12 months
Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) 
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • Bank statement with direct deposit source (gross amount)
  • Screenshot/print screen from issuing agency 
 12 months
Tribal Head start  Award letter or Notice of Action letter  12 months
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance or Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) program
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • Bank statement with direct deposit source (gross amount)
  • Screenshot/print screen from issuing agency
  • Copy of uncashed check 
 12 months
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) 
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • Bank statement with direct deposit source (gross amount)
  • Screenshot/print screen from issuing agency
  • Copy of uncashed check
  • Caseworker may fax information to Program Representative 
 12 months
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 
  • Award letter or Notice of Action letter
  • WIC phone app screenshot/print screen 
 12 months
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 
  • Proof of LIHEAP benefit on utility bill
  • Eligibility notice from LIHEAP Service Provider 
 12 months