What you can get
Energy-saving upgrades for eligible apartments.
Who it's for
Affordable apartment owners and income-qualified renters
What you need to know
- Building must have at least five connected homes.
- Income and utility-service rules apply.
- In-home upgrades and shared-area projects have different availability.
- Shared-area projects currently have a waitlist.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Multifamily Energy Savings (MFES) program
Benefits and limits
Energy upgrades
Full requirements
Eligible properties have five or more units. For Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 65% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For Non-Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 80% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Other conditions
The finder describes currently supported in-unit multifamily projects; building owners seeking common-area projects can join a waitlist.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Energy upgrades
Eligible properties have five or more units. For Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 65% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For Non-Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 80% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Conditions: The finder describes currently supported in-unit multifamily projects; building owners seeking common-area projects can join a waitlist.
Availability note: Building owners with common area projects can join a waitlist to be notified when funds become available.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
Building owners with common area projects can join a waitlist to be notified when funds become available.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Business types listed in the source
Multifamily housing, Tribal organizations
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.