WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded program designed to help low income households control their energy costs through weatherization of their home and through consumer education. Federal funding for this program is provided to the City of Arlington from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Assistance is provided on a first come, first served basis with priority given to families with children, elderly or disabled household members, households with the highest energy costs relative to their income, and households with highest energy use.

DESCRIPTION
Weatherization services are cost-effective energy efficient measures for existing residential and multifamily housing with low-income residents. Weatherization work can include a variety of energy efficient measures that can encompass the building envelope, its heating and cooling systems, electrical systems and energy consuming appliances. Some examples include caulking; weather-stripping; adding ceiling, wall and floor insulation; patching holes in the building envelope; duct work; and tune-up, repair or replacement of energy inefficient heating and cooling systems.

The WAP provides households with an energy audit which is a review of the home’s current energy efficiency. The energy audit identifies where air leaks may be occurring and any inefficient appliances, doors or windows that may need repair or replacement.
Following the energy audit, if the home and occupants are eligible for assistance, a rehabilitation specialist will determine the scope of work needed for the home. The scope of work will be reviewed with the occupants, and a contractor will be assigned to complete the weatherization work. City rehabilitation specialists will monitor and inspect the work being completed.

When complete, a second energy audit is completed to ensure the work performed effected an appropriate change in the energy efficiency of the home.

This program is provided at no cost to the household occupants or property owners.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Weatherization assistance, the applicant household must reside in the City of Arlington and have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines below.
Persons in family 200% of Federal Poverty

Income Guidelines

1 $21,660
2 $29,140
3 $36,620
4 $44,100
5 $51,580
6 $59,060
7 $66,540
8 $74,020

For families with more than 8 persons, add $7,480 for each additional person.

Applicant families are selected from the waiting list on a first come, first served basis with priority given to households with children under the age of 6, households with elderly or disabled members, households with the highest energy cost relative to their income, and households with the highest residential energy usage.

Households who do not own their residence must have the property owners’ approval before weatherization work can be performed.

Ineligible units include:

• Units weatherized with weatherization funds after 9/30/93
• Vacant dwellings (with some exceptions)
• Units whose demolition is scheduled in the next 12 months
• Condemned units
• Units with serious structural problems that make weatherization impractical
• Mobile homes not adequately installed or supported
• Units where the owner does not allow the weatherization work.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for weatherization assistance complete the application below and include verification of income for all household members.

Verification is required for all income received from all household members for 30 days preceding the date of application. Documentation can include pay check stubs or Verification of Employment Form filled out by the Employer, Award Letter from Social Security, SSI, Pension, TANF, bank statements showing deposits, and documentation of any other sources of income. Applicants may call 1-800-772-1213 to obtain verification of their Social Security benefits.

When complete, the application and verification of income should be sent to:

Arlington Housing Authority
501 W. Sanford Street, Suite 20
Arlington, TX 76011

Attn: Weatherization Assistance Program

By email: Nicolette.Arceneaux@arlingtonhousing.us

By fax: 682-367-1048

Weatherization Assistance Program Application (pdf)

Weatherization Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Weatherization Assistance Program Brochure (pdf)

Weatherization Assistance Program Flyer (pdf)

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