FREE SERVICE FOR LOW
INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
You may qualify for:
Northeast Michigan Community
Service Agency’s (NEMCSA) Weatherization Assistance Program
What is the Weatherization
Assistance Program?
The Weatherization Assistance Program
is an energy efficiency program that helps low income households manage the
high cost of energy. Weatherization work
is performed on your home to help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in
the summer. These services are offered
at no cost to eligible households by NEMCSA.
Not only will your weatherized home be more comfortable year round, you
could save significantly on future energy bills. The average household saves an estimated $400
-$500 per year on energy after the home is weatherized.
This program is funded in part by the
State of Michigan.
How is the Weatherization
Program conducted?
NEMCSA uses professionally trained
staff that completes an individual computerized energy audit and uses advanced
diagnostic equipment to identify energy saving strategies in dwellings, and
mobile home units. The most cost
effective and efficient weatherization measures and those that are essential
for health and safety are then performed, including but not limited to: insulation of
attic, floor, walls, caulking,
weather-stripping, window and door repair, installation of compact fluorescent
light bulbs, and a furnace clean and check.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify for assistance. Whether you own or rent, or live in a mobile
home, you can apply for assistance. If
you rent, the landlord must sign an agreement before weatherization services
can be performed. Preference is given to
the elderly (over 60), persons with disabilities, and families with children.
If you receive Supplemental Security
Income, State Disability Assistance or FIP you are automatically eligible. You may also be eligible for assistance if
your income falls within the federally established poverty income guidelines
shown in the table on the Weatherization Program Application Requirements information
page.
The application process
The process begins with a pre-application form called a referral
form. When this form is received in the
NEMCSA office, your name is placed on a waiting list for your county. When your name comes up on this list, you
will be sent an application requesting more information as outlined in the
Program Application Requirements. The
approximate wait time can be one month to one year, so please be patient.
Must have Adobe Acrobat
Reader to view the requirements and referral documents.
Referral Form: Complete and return Referral form in order to be added to your county’s waiting list.
Requirements: Do not submit this information until you receive the application request from NEMCSA.
