Program Details
United Community Action Partnership
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
- Kandiyohi County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Renville 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:
- Income limits
- Available to both homeowners and renters
- Provides a one-time grant to the home
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: How to apply
Fee
There is no fee.
Location
200 4th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201
Area Served
Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 800-992-1710
- Main: 320-235-0850
assistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org
Websites
Other Locations
- Cosmos Office 101 Vesta St S, Cosmos, MN, 56228
- Olivia Office 1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277
- Litchfield Office and Threads of Hope 120 N Sibley Ave, Litchfield, MN, 55355
- Hutchinson Office 904 Highway 15 S, Hutchinson, MN, 55350
- Redwood Falls Office 164 E 2nd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
- Marshall Corporate Office 1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Pipestone Office 811 5th St SE, Pipestone, MN, 56164
- Jackson Office 115 South Hwy, Jackson, MN, 56143
- Worthington Office 1039 Oxford St, Worthington, MN, 56187
- Luverne Office 204 E Brown St, Luverne, MN, 56156
Other Services at this Location
- Early Learning Scholarship Scholarships for families to help pay for early childhood programs
- 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 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
- Free or Low-Cost Cars - Helping People Get There Eligible people can receive free or low cost cars
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
Last Update
12/5/2024