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Florida Department of Community Affairs

Division of Housing and Community Development

Weatherization Assistance Program

Introduction

The Weatherization Assistance Program annually provides grant funds to community action agencies, local governments, Indian tribes and non-profit agencies to provide specific program services for low-income families of Florida. These entities provide program services throughout the state.

Mission

The mission of the program is to reduce the monthly energy burden on low-income households by improving the energy efficiency of the home.

Funding

The program is funded each year by the United States Department of Energy and receives supplemental funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The extent of services to be provided depends on available funding.

Eligible Applicants

The total household income may not be more than 100 percent above the national poverty level. Preference is given to owner-occupied homes, elderly (60 years-plus) or physically disabled residents, families with children under 12 and households with a high energy burden (repeated high utility bills).

Types of Assistance

  • Address air infiltration with weather stripping, caulking, thresholds, minor repairs to walls, ceilings and floors, and window and door replacement
  • Install attic and floor insulation (floors in northern Florida counties only)
  • Install attic ventilation
  • Apply solar reflective coating to manufactured homes
  • Install solar screens
  • Repair or replace inefficient heating and cooling units
  • Repair or replace water heaters

Weatherization Facts

  • Low-income families pay an average of 18-percent of their annual income for energy, compared with five-percent for other households.
  • The average energy expenditure in low-income households is $1,267 annually
  • As estimated by the United States Department of Energy, these services save the weatherization customers an average of $358 annually and return an average of $2.69 in energy and non-energy related benefits for every dollar invested.

Supporting Documents and References

Logo Downloads

Below are several versions of the "Weatherization Works in Florida" logo for downloading (right click to save):

  • Vector - for scaling to any size for signs, etc.
  • EPS - for high-resolution commercial printing.
  • GIF - for internet use or to insert in Word or Word Perfect documents.
  • JPG - for insertion in Word or Word Perfect documents. Color Version
  • PDF - for high-resolution printing.

Other Logos Available:

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