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WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE

 

FAQs

The Community Action Council of Howard Country provides weatherization services in Howard County and throughout Maryland. Weatherizing a home or apartment building helps lower heating and cooling bills. It also makes your home more comfortable. Weatherization assistance is available to both homeowners and renters.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR NO COST WEATHERIZATION?

Weatherization services are available at no cost to low-to-moderate income households. If your total household income is within the income guidelines in the chart below, we may have a weatherization assistance program to assist you.

Family Size Maximum Yearly Income
1 $66,250
2 $75,750
3 $85,200
4 $94,650
5 $102,250
6 $109,800
7 $113,550
8 $126,400
+ each additional person $12,850

When a Weatherization staff member contacts you, be sure to let them know if your household is already receiving services from any of the following:

  • OHEP Utility Bill Pay Assistance
  • Housing Choice Vouchers (HUD)
  • Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Medicaid
  • Maryland Fuel Fund Assistance
  • DHCD Rehab Program
  • Baltimore Lead Hazard Control Program
  • Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids

IS YOUR HOME WEATHERIZATION-READY?

To see if your home could benefit from weatherization, you’ll need to ask yourself:

 

  • Are my energy bills high?
  • Are my appliances more than ten years old?
  • Are my appliances not Energy Star rated?
  • Are my heating & cooling units in constant need of repair or have I been told they need to be replaced?
  • Does it feel like my heating or cooling units are always running but my home still isn’t comfortable?
  • Do I need more insulation in my attic or basement? 
  • Can I make all areas of my home accessible for workers? (Attic, basement, bathrooms, etc.) 
  • Am I able to contain any pets while work happens?

 

If you answered “YES” to one or more of these questions, then you may benefit from having an energy assessment (some people call this service an energy audit) of your home completed.

 

Want to start the process of applying for our weatherization assistance program online? Click the button below to complete the intake form. A Weatherization staff member will contact you to discuss your home and your weatherization needs.

Have questions about your eligibility for CAC’s weatherization programs? Reach out today at (410) 313-6440 or email us.