Weatherization Assistance Program

The goal of the Weatherization Assistance Program is to reduce energy costs for low-income families, particularly the elderly, disabled and those with children under age 18, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. This program is not a window replacement program.

Weatherization Facts:

Over 7 million families served since inception in 1976.
Low-income families pay an average of 16.3% of their annual income for energy, compared with 5% for other households.
The average energy expenditure in low-income households is $1,267 annually.
The Weatherization Assistance Program saves program participants an average of $283 annually and returns an average of $2.78 in energy and non-energy related benefits for every dollar invested.

(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)

About The Program

Who Is Eligible?

Low-income homeowners whose total gross household income is no more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Preference is given to the elderly (60 years plus), physically disabled residents, families with children under 18, and households with a high energy burden (repeated high utility bills), including those participating in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applicants must be Hillsborough, Hernando, Pasco, Polk, Sumter, Citrus, or Volusia County residents.

Funding

The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with supplemental funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Funds are administered by the State of Florida’s Department of Commerce (DOC).

Weatherization Services

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps eligible households improve home energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Services are determined by an energy audit and must be allowable, reasonable, necessary, and cost-effective under program guidelines.

Services May Include

Air sealing, weather stripping, and caulking
Attic insulation
Duct sealing
HVAC replacement, only when recommended by the energy audit and diagnostic testing
Heating and cooling efficiency improvements, including solar-reflective coatings for manufactured homes and solar screens
Refrigerator replacement, only when recommended by the energy audit and diagnostic testing
Other approved energy conservation measures identified through the energy audit

Important Information

Weatherization is not a window replacement program.

The program does not cover home repairs such as roof repairs or replacement, mold remediation, plumbing, electrical work, wells, septic systems, ramps, or other non-energy-related improvements.

Services vary by home and are subject to program guidelines, funding availability, health and safety requirements, and cost-effectiveness standards. Eligibility does not guarantee that a specific service will be provided.

Complete A Quick Application

All applications for services must be filled out completely and include the required documents in order to be processed. Incomplete applications will be denied. Please read this important information before submitting an application for assistance.

Complete a quick application. Documents needed for assistance include:

Verification of ALL household income for the last 12 months. Documents required for verification may include: last 4 pay stubs for all working occupants, unemployment, retirement, pensions, VA, SS, SSI, TANF, rental income, business income, ETC. Bank statements and self-prepared tax returns are not acceptable forms of verification.
Proof of disability if claimed.
Proof of home ownership. This would include property taxes, warranty deeds or certificates of title.
Provide most recent electric bill (all pages of bill, no bill stubs or shut-off notices).
Copies of Social Security Cards and Photo ID for all household members.

You Thrive Florida staff will never ask clients for personal information to “update You Thrive Florida payroll records” as part of the application process. If you receive an email with this request please contact us immediately to report the request.

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