Improving a Home - Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Purpose of Program

The program helps eligible low-income households through the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Priority is given to homeowners who may be elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption. Eligible renters may apply and will be given due consideration in accordance with the Weatherization Assistance Program's Rental Property Investment Program.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Persons interested in receiving WAP services may apply to the local agency who serves the political jurisdiction in which they reside. Applications can be made directly or through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program. For a dwelling unit to be considered "qualified," the household must meet the following criteria:

• Customer must be income eligible (150% of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Poverty Guidelines); and
  
• Customer must be able to prove ownership. In the case of a rental unit, customer's landlord must prove ownership and agree to participate and invest.

Special Information

Once eligibility is determined, a representative from the local agency will visit the home to perform an energy audit. Depending on the existing condition of the dwelling, service delivery options may include, but may not be limited to the following:

• health and safety items
• hot water system improvements
• lighting retrofit

• blower door air infiltration reduction
• insulation in the attic, floors, walls
• furnace clean/tune, safety repairs, burner retrofit or replacement

How to Apply

For More Information, Contact:

Single Family Housing/WAP
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032-2023
mcateer@dhcd.state.md.us
410-514-7489
800-638-7781
Maryland Energy Assistance Program
1-800-352-1446