Home Weatherization Assistance for Eligible Households

This Inspection Identifies What Services Are Needed to Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency.

A home inspection is needed to qualify. This inspection identifies what services are needed to enhance your home’s energy efficiency.

In Ohio, if your household income is at or below 200 percent of the poverty guidelines established by the federal government, then you are eligible for the HWAP.

Depending on the size of the household, 12-month gross income must be at or below the amounts listed:

• $23,760 for one person
• $32,040 for two people
• $40,302 for three people
• $48,600 for four people
• $56,880 for five people
• $65,160 for six people
• $73,460 for seven people
• $81,780 for eight people

People in Ohio are given priority, such as those older than 60, those with children in the home, have disabilities, and homes with a high energy burden or usage.

All families who have received assistance during the past twelve months are automatically eligible for weatherization assistance. Assistance under Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) (does not include Emergency HEAP) are included

The Department of Energy has now allowed single-family rentals to be weatherized without a contribution from the landlord. This is to help reduce energy consumption and cost for the tenants. The tenant must be income eligible, and the utilities must be in their name to qualify.

There is no cost for the program; the applicant must be income eligible. An Energy Assistance Application must be submitted to apply for services. An intake specialist can assist in completing the application.

To apply, complete the Energy Assistance Application, download an application at energyhelp.ohio.gov, or pick up an application at a local library, local Job and Family Services Office, Area Agencies on Aging, or local utility office.