You Thrive Florida Application - Weatherization Assistance Program

You may conserve energy and save money by following these suggestions:
  • Pay electric bill on time to avoid late fees or interest charges.
  • Be aware of your energy costs and set a goal to reduce consumption.
  • Set thermostat at a constant temperature:
  •   78 degrees (Fahrenheit) or higher for cooling
  •   70 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower for heating
  • Use ceiling fans to supplement cooling. Raise the thermostat setting 3 to 4 degrees.
  • Clean or replace filters each month.
  • Keep windows and exterior doors closed while the a/c or heating system is operating.
  • Turn off lights, fans and television when not in use.
  • Avoid excessive trips and keep the refrigerator door closed properly.
  • Wash and dry full loads. Use a clothesline when possible.
  • Never use stove burners for heating your home.
Types of Assistance:
 
The following types of assistance (in order of priority) may be available for your home, contingent upon the results of the energy audit/diagnostic testing and availability of funding:
  • Install CO and smoke detectors
  • Install ventilation
  • Insulate water heater and water lines
  • Low flow shower heads and faucet aerators
  • Replace incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs.
  • Seal and/or insulate ducts
  • Address air infiltration with weather stripping, caulking, thresholds, minor repairs to walls, floors and ceilings.
  • Install insulation
  • Install solar screens
  • Replace inefficient refrigerators (only if audit recommends)
  • Replace inefficient heating and cooling units (only if audit recommends)
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM:
  • Roofing (Replace or Repair)
  • Mold Removal
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Wells
  • Septic
  • Ramps
Weatherization Mission Statement
 
This program provides repairs and measures designed to assist the low-income homeowner in reducing home energy costs by eliminating the infiltration of air. Measures to address health and safety issues are also completed. Services are available in Hernando, Pasco, Citrus, Sumter, Volusia, Polk and Hillsborough counties.
Client Selection Criteria
 
Priority of service will be given to eligible low-income homeowners who meet the poverty income guidelines under Federal Department of Energy Standards (10 CRF 440). Preference is given to the elderly, physically disabled, families with children under 12 and households with a high energy burden.
 
*Per Dept. of Energy regulations, if you received Weatherization services on your home within the past 15 years, you are not eligible for service again at this time.
To Qualify
  • Verification of ALL household income for the last 12 months. Documents required for verification may include: last 4 pay stubs for all working occupants, unemployment, retirement, pensions, VA, SS, SSI, TANF, rental income, business income, ETC. Bank statements and self-prepared tax returns are not acceptable forms of verification.
  • Proof of disability if claimed.
  • Proof of home ownership. This would include property taxes, warranty deeds or certificates of title.
  • Provide most recent electric bill (all pages of bill, no bill stubs or shut-off notices).
  • Copies of Social Security Cards and Photo ID for all household members.
    *Please do not send original documents, only copies.
 
All of the above documentation is REQUIRED at the time the application is submitted. NO INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Since this is a free service, our waiting list is long. PLEASE BE PATIENT. Once you submit your completed application your name will be placed on a prioritized waiting list. Updated information may be required prior to and post construction. Any questions please call 352-796-1427. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
 
Documentation of all income (12 months), proof of identity, home ownership, copies of Social Security Cards for all household members, and a copy of the most recent electric bill must be provided to the local agency with application.
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