Program Details
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)
Weatherization Assistance Program
Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Description
Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members
Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home.
Services may include:
- Addition of attic or wall insulation
- Reduction of air leakage
- Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters
- Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home
Features
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Area Served by County
- St. Louis County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Households are eligible based on 200% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or if eligible for assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) income limit of 50% of State Median Income, whichever is greater. Households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within the last 12 months are also eligible.
Priority is given to households with:
- Elderly or disabled family members
- Children under 19 years of age
- High energy consumption
Please note that the wait time for assistance, after eligibility has been determined, varies between local WAP providers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Serves Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties, including the City of Duluth. Also serves Grand Portage and Bois Forte reservations
Application Instructions
Complete one application for both Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance:
Applications can also be picked up from your local service provider, or Minnesota residents can obtain an application and more information by calling (800) 657-3710 or email: energy.info@state.mn.us
Mail the completed application to your local provider.
Fee
There is no fee.
Location
702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
Area Served
Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties.
Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties.
Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 800-662-5711
- Main: 218-749-2912
Websites
Other Locations
- Weatherization Office 2900 E Beltline, Hibbing, MN, 55746
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Family and Community Resource Navigator Navigators within local community organizations help pregnant families and those with children find and connect with local early childhood and family well-being services.
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
- Home Repair Financial Assistance Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
- Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
Last Update
12/10/2024