The State and Federal government, through the Department of Energy and Department of Health and Human Services and the County of York through the York County Planning Commission provides this program to help people who have a limited income so that
they can lower their fuel bills, save energy, and have more comfortable homes in the process.
The Weatherization Program has offered these services since 1972 and more than
8,500 families have benefited from taking part in the program. Homes that have
been previously served are not eligible for reservice.
Both homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for the services. Renters need to
have the consent of their landlord to participate. The agreement with the landlord contains several conditions including a shared cost requirement for rental properties when furnace repairs exceed $300.
The work is done for those eligible free of charge.
Specially trained workers make specified repairs to your home so that it becomes more snug, secure, and cheaper to heat and cool.
Services include, but are not limited to, attic and basement insulation, hot water heater and pipe insulation, window and door weather stripping, caulking, broken glass replacement, and glazing.
No lien is filed against your home.
Also, as part of the Weatherization Program your furnace and hot water heater will be tested for its efficiency and safety. Inefficient or unsafe furnaces will be repaired or replaced. All work is done on an as-needed basis.
In addition, the program provides education on ways that you can use and save energy wisely.
Income eligibility guidelines are as follows:
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#Persons
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Income
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$21,780
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$29,420
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$37,060
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$44,700
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$52,340
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$59,980
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$67,620
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$75,260
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For each additional person add $7,640
For additional information contact:
York County Planning Commission
28 East Market Street
York, PA 17401-1580
(717) 771-9870
Ask for the Weatherization Program - an application will be sent to you