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Weatherization Assistance Program

The Weatherization Program provides Energy conservation improvements. A CAC energy auditor performs a complete energy inspection to determine major sources of energy loss in a home and identifies potential cost-effective improvements.

Potential Improvements
Attic insulation and venting
Crawl space insulation and venting
Sidewall insulation
Furnace repair or replacement
Heating duct insulation
Water heater and water pipe insulation
Weather stripping/caulking
Other draft reduction measures

Eligibility Requirements

Single-family, mobile homes, and multi-family units can be weatherized if the occupants meet income level requirements
In a multi-family unit, at least 51% of the occupants must meet the income level requirements
Property owner or agent must sign the application

Weatherization Program Income Guidelines for 2009

Monthly Income

per household size

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Non-wage

$1,128

$1,518

$1,907

$2,297

$2,686

$3,076

$3,466

$3,855

Wage earner (maximun gross amount)

$ 2,020

$2,641

$3,262

$3,884

$4,505

$5,127

$5,243

$5,360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yearly Income

per household size

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Non-wage

$13,538

$18,213

$22,888

$27,563

$32,238

$36,913

$41,588

$46,263

Wage earner (maximum gross amount)

$24,235

$31,692

$39,149

$46,606

$54,062

$61,519

$62,918

$64,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Priority for Weatherization is determined by Income Level

Owner Occupied Agreement
Eligible, cost effective weatherization measures will be installed with no cost to the homeowner.

Agreement Provision
If you sell your property within 3 years from the date weatherization is completed, you must pay back the cost of weatherization on a pro-rated basis.

Renter Occupied Agreement
The landlord must be willing to pay 25% of the cost of the energy conservation improvements.

Agreement Provisions

Tenant rent cannot increase for one year following completion of the weatherization work


After one year rent can only increase for the following reasons:          

  • To recover the costs related to an increase in property taxes

  • To recover actual costs of improvements made, other than weatherization, that directly benefit the tenant

  • To recover an increase in operation and maintenance

  • For a period of three years after weatherization is completed your renter shall not be evicted, except for:
         Failure to pay rent
         Damaging property
         Creating a nuisance
         Violating any provision of the lease

If the property is sold within three years from the date weatherization is completed the new owner must:

  • Accept full responsibility and obligation for the agreement signed; or
  • The cost of the weatherization is paid back on a pro-rated basis

For more information on Weatherization or to Apply please visit our departments website at: whitmanhomeowner.org

Avista Exchanger Program
Avista Utilities contracts with CAC in a program that allows conversion of electric heating systems, including hot water tanks and furnaces to gas systems.  Qualification is based on the same income guidelines as the weatherization program and is limited to availability of gas service.