Home Weatherization

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) provides eligible Ohioans with assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy costs. Ohioans participating in the HWAP will receive a home inspection to identify the services necessary to improve their home’s energy efficiency. Services are provided through local agencies in each county.

Your home may qualify for any of the following:

  • Tune-up/repair of combustion appliances
  • Insulation of attics
  • Insulation of sidewalls
  • Sealing of heating ducts
  • Insulation of floors or foundation perimeter
  • Insulation of water heaters
  • Reduction of air leakage
  • Personalized energy management plan
  • Other services that may reduce energy costs

Who is eligible for HWAP?

Ohioans with a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for the program. Priority is given to Ohioans who are older than age of 60, those with disabilities, those with children in the home, and households with a high energy usage and/or burden. All families who have received assistance any time during the last 12 months under Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) (does not include Emergency HEAP) are automatically income eligible for weatherization services. Please remember an application must be submitted in order to apply for services.

Cozy Seniors Family

SELF manages intake for the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), which offers free home improvements to increase energy efficiency. The actual weatherization work is performed by the Miami Valley Community Action Partnership, a sister agency. Through these various programs, SELF aims to reduce energy costs, improve home safety, and enhance the overall quality of life for low-income households in the community.

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