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Weatherization
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible, the total household income may not exceed 150% of the national poverty level. Preference is given to owner-occupied, elderly (60 years plus), physically disabled, families with children under 12.
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WAP/LIHEAP AND LEHRP POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES*
The 2008-2009 income guidelines are:
NUMBER OF PEOPLE 150% MONTHLY WEEKLY
1 $15,600 $1,300 $300.00
2 $21,000 $1,750 $403.84
3 $26,400 $2,220 $507.69
4 $31,800 $2,650 $611.54
5 $37,200 $3,100 $715.38
6 $42,600 $3,550 $819.23
7 $48,000 $4,000 $923.07
8 $53,400 $4,450 $1,026.92
Add this amount for each additional person in the household with more than eight (8) people-----------------------------$5,400 annual
*THESE INCOME LIMITS ARE BASED ON THE 2008 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, VOL.73, NUMBER 15, JANUARY 23, 2008 PP.3971-3972
DEFINITION OF A HOUSEHOLD:
A household consists of all the persons who occupy a housing unit, whether they are related to each other or not.
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY AND SANTA ROSA COUNTY. NOW SERVING OKALOOSA COUNTY
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LOW-INCOME EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
MISSION
The mission of both programs are to reduce heating and cooling costs by improving the energy efficiency of the home.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
Repair or replace inefficient heating and cooling units
Address air infiltration-weather stripping, caulking, thresholds, minor wall, ceiling and floor repairs, windows and door replacement.
Install attic and floor insulation.
Repair or replace water heaters.
Install solar screens.
Apply solar reflective coating to manufactured homes.
Install attic insulation.
EXTENT OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED IS CONTINGENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDING
WHERE TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
ANYONE NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM SHOULD CONTACT:
AGNES DOERING, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS AT
(850) 438-4021, EXTENSION 19. TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-866-384-4502
WEATHERIZATION FACTS:
Low-income families pay an average of 18 per cent of their annual income for energy, compared with 3.5 per cent for other households.
The average energy expenditure in low-income households is $1,267.00 annually (pre-energy crisis).
It is estimated that weatherization services save the client an average of $358.00 annually.
This program serves Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa County residents.
Contact :
Agnes Doering
Director of Community Services
438-4021 ext. 19