Program Details
West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.
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
Additional Information
West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. is a community action agency.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Clay County
- Douglas County
- Grant County
- Norman County
- Pope County
- Stevens County
- Traverse County
- Wilkin 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: Serving Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin counties.
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
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
Area Served
Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties.
Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 218-685-4486
- Toll Free: 800-492-4805
Websites
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 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
- Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling Information and assistance to help you to keep your house if you are having trouble paying the mortgage. This agency provides free Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved counseling.
- Help Paying for Basic Needs Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
- Minnesota Urban and Rural Homesteading (MURL) Minnesota Urban and Rural Homestead Program (MURL) is a first-time homebuyer program for low- to moderate-income families who are unable to purchase a home through conventional means.
- Rehabilitation Loans - Small Cities Housing No-interest loans for owner-occupied housing repair projects
- Transportation - Ready Ride Program that provides rides for people in the community
Last Update
9/27/2024