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Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

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

  • Area Served by County
    • Anoka County
    • Ramsey County
    • Washington County
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients
  • 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: Must be an Energy Assistance Program participant

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

450 Syndicate St N, Ste 35, St. Paul, MN, 55104

Area Served

Most programs serve Ramsey and Washington counties.  Service area may be dependent on program.

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 651-482-8260
  • Main: 651-603-5977

Email

EAP@caprw.org

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Car Ownership Program Helps employed people purchase a car through a low interest loan
  • Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
  • Early Head Start Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
  • 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
  • Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
  • Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
  • Job Training Learn how to do the tasks for a type of job
  • Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families

Last Update

11/22/2024