Community Action Agency
Weatherization
This program is designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes and thereby reduce energy consumption and costs.
This is a free program for those individuals or families who qualify. Those who qualify will be connected with a contractor who will perform the home weatherization. Weatherization tasks include but are not limited to: attic insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, weatherstripping, window caulking, other minor home repairs.
Homes will feel more comfortable and help keep your family healthy. Improved weatherization will help recipients keep cool during the summer and warm in the winter and reduce air leaks. It can also help reduce heating fuel bills.
Easy, do-it-yourself tips include:
- installing rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on exterior walls,
- washing only full loads of clothes,
- caulking, sealing, and weatherstrip all seams, cracks and openings to the outside
- turning off lights in rooms you are not using.
Who Qualifies?
To qualify for this assistance a family’s home may not have been weatherized by the use of this program before. The family must apply in person at CAA and be income-eligible. Homeowners and renters both qualify if they are not living in an apartment complex or ineligible property.
Property that is ineligible includes homes which have received Weatherization assistance in the past and multi-unit condominiums. Income limits change annually so please call or visit CAA for answers to your questions.
| Weatherization Program - Income Guidelines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Family Size | Three Month Income | Annual Income |
| 1 | $5,862 | $23,446 |
| 2 | $7,665 | $30,661 |
| 3 | $9,469 | $37,875 |
| 4 | $11,272 | $45,089 |
| 5 | $13,076 | $52,304 |
| 6 | $14,880 | $59,518 |
| 7 | $16,635 | $66,540 |
| 8 | $18,505 | $74,020 |
| 9 | $20,375 | $81,500 |
| 10 | $22,245 | $88,980 |
How Do I Qualify?
Please see the chart above; the numbers refer to 2009 only but provide a guideline. Income figures reflect maximum allowable income to qualify.
What to Bring With You:
- Proof of income for all working adults in the residence, for the past 12 months (previous year’s tax returns and current pay stubs - year to date)
- Proof of household size (social security cards or birth certificates from everyone in the household)
- Photo ID and social security card from applicant (photocopies not accepted)
- Proof of home ownership (warranty deed, quit claim deed or title (or landlord packet filled out for renters)
- Gas/heat bill with account number
- Electric bill with account number
