Weatherization Assistance Program

Basics About The Program:

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a free service that is designed to reduce energy costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their home. Grant funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and state sources to administer the program. WAP operates throughout the year and is a statewide program. It is administered by local agencies working under contract to the State Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Energy and Climate.

installation, another contractor is sent to the home to inspect and approve the work. Participation in the program requires some investment of time on multiple days by the homeowner, and someone 18 or over must be present when contractors are in your home. Heating system annual maintenance can also be paid for by WAP, and every customer is provided education materials and information on how to conserve energy, make your home more comfortable, and how to reduce fuel costs.

The Weatherization Assistance Program does not have sufficient resources to serve all customers requesting assistance. Once youre deemed eligible, your name will be placed on a waiting list that prioritizes households based on need, the age and special needs of residents, and annual funding levels. Not all applicants are served in any one program year. Applicants who are not provided services within 12 months, must reapply every year to verify income eligibility.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for assistance, households must meet income eligibility guidelines:
Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Household income $22,980.00 $31,020.00 $39,060.00 $47,100.00 $55,140.00 $63,180.00 $71,220.00 $79,260.00

Application Process:
You must first contact the agency for your county of residence (shown on back) to set-up an application appointment. Before your appointment, you must gather the necessary documentations for the scheduled appointment.
What You Need to Bring to Your Appointment:
Photo Identification for all Adults Social Security cards for all household members Verification of Ownership Lease, if renter, and Landlords name, address and telephone number Utility bills (electric, gas, oil & propane). 12 month histories are preferred. Income Documentation for all adults: Pay stubs for last 3 months Social Security and SSI payment documentation Public Assistance (TANF and GA) Unemployment compensation Proof of child support and/or alimony Proof of all types of pensions Tax records for past 2 years

What We Do:
The process starts with a comprehensive energy audit conducted by a trained professional. The auditor will visit your home, diagnose the homes energy profile, and may prescribe the installation of one or more of the following measures:
Air sealing, caulking, glazing, weather-stripping and crack patching; Replacement of broken glass; Attic, wall and floor insulation, and ventilation; Seal heating & cooling ducts; Insulation for hot water heaters, and hot and cold water pipes; Other items recommended by the auditor

* If the household exceeds the size of 8, add $8,040 for each additional member. These income requirements are set by the federal government and can change each year.

Following the audit, an independent contractor is sent to your home and will install the required measures. Following

What We Cannot Do:

The WAP is an energy conservation program. The WAP is not a home repair program. We cannot use our resources for home improvement or other repairs to homes. We can only do minor repairs when such repairs are required to protect the energy conservation measures needing to be installed. We do not routinely replace windows or doors or home furnaces. We also do not install, service or repair air conditions.

Local Agency WAP Providers

New Castle County
Neighborhood House, Inc. 1218 B Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 778-6505

Kent County
First State Community Action Agency, Inc. 655 S. Bay Road, Suite 4J Dover, DE 19901 (800) 372-2240

Sussex County
First State Community Action Agency, Inc. 308 N. Railroad Avenue Georgetown, DE 19947 (800) 372-2240
Delaware

Information concerning the Delaware WAP can be found on our website at: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/energy/ services/otherservices/Pages/WAPHomeF.aspx