Weatherization
Weatherization Assistance To Income-Qualified Applicants
Information And Guidelines
Services Offered:
The Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA) administers a Weatherization Program designed to assist income-qualified Lane County residents (homeowners and renters) reduce energy use in their homes. The program may provide some or all of the following free services, depending on calculations for cost effectiveness. PLEASE NOTE: The Agency makes no guarantee that any of the following measures may be installed until a complete weatherization audit and analysis of the qualified residence has been completed. The program does not perform emergency home repairs.
> Insulate Attics to R 38, Walls to R 11, and Floors to R 21 (w/ground cover).
> Improve attic and underfloor venting when required by code.
> Provide whole house air sealing and install continuous ventilation.
> Weatherstrip doors, seal penetrations, and install thermal replacement windows.**
> Install CO detectors and smoke alarms when required.
> Seal and insulate HVAC ducts.
> Perform diagnostic testing to identify and locate air leakage.
> Service furnaces and install digital thermostats if needed.
> Perform minor weatherization related health and safety repairs.
> Install energy efficient refrigerators and compact fluorescent bulbs.
** Rental properties require an owner co-pay contribution towards replacement windows.
Eligibilty:
Weatherization is limited to households that meet the following requirements:
- The residence must be located in Lane County.
- The applicant must be head of household and the household must meet Agency income guidelines.
- The homeowner and/or tenant must sign a Weatherization Agreement.
- The residence must be free from structural damage, and not listed for sale.
Priority Households:
Income-qualified applicants will be put on a waiting list. Certain households are given priority in accordance with federal guidelines as well as available funding resources:
1st priority: Households with an elderly person (age 60 or older)
2nd priority: Households with a member who receives Social Security disability benefits
3rd priority: Households with children age 6 and under
4th priority: All other households
See the Weatherization Wait Times page for more information.
Please review the Weatherization Income Guidelines, from the link below, to see if you qualify.
How to Apply:
Application for HACSA’s Weatherization Program may be obtained by download, from the Supporting Documents link below. You may also request an application by email or phone. Contact Marybeth Andrews at 541- 682-2507 or mandrews [at] hacsa [dot] us.
This program does not provide emergency assistance.
If you have any questions about our Weatherization Program, please call 541-682-2507
