WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP)
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Minnesota Department of Commerce
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) uses energy conservation techniques to reduce the cost of home energy by an estimated percent. Correcting health and safety hazards and potentially life-threatening conditions is the first consideration in WAP activities.
- Households who are at or below 50 percent of the state medium income are eligible
- All homeowners and renters who are income eligible for EAP are income eligible for WAP
- Everyone who is eligible for Energy Assistance is eligible for the Weatherization Program, but priority is given to households that have high fuel costs (as determined by the state) and at least one of the following:
- someone in your household must be over 60 years’ old
- there are children in the household
- someone in the household has a disability
- Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Energy
Services Available:
- Participant education
- Energy audits to evaluate home's energy usage
- Exterior wall and attic insulation
- Air infiltration and bypass sealing
- Test, repair, and/or replace home mechanical systems to ensure efficiency and safety
To be eligible your income must not exceed these income guidelines for 3 months:
| 2010-11 Maximum Weatherization Assistance Income Guidelines |
| HH Size | 50% State Median Income | 3 Month Maximum Guidelines | Rounded 3 Month Maximum Guidelines |
| 1 |
$21,660.00 |
$5,415.00 |
$5,415.00 |
| 2 |
$29,140.00 |
$7,285.00 |
$7,285.00 |
| 3 |
$36,620.00 |
$9,155.00 |
$9,155.00 |
| 4 |
$44,100.00 |
$11,025.00 |
$11,025.00 |
| 5 |
$51,580.00 |
$12,895.00 |
$12,895.00 |
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