Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(919) 713-1556 Information Department
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Fax Number:(919) 872-9574

Web Page:  www.resourcesforseniors.com/weather.html

Program Details:
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Eligibility: Low income homeowner or renters (renters with landlord permission only; small fee for the landlord)

Fees: Income must be less than 200% of poverty level (as of 4/1/09: $21,660 for family of 1, $29,140 for family of 2).

Intake Process: Call Information Department to begin application process.

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Program Description:
Program allows people with lower incomes to be able to cut energy bills with free weather-related home improvements. Includes home energy audit, insulation and weather-stripping from top to bottom, installation of moisture barriers, caulking and sealing of openings, etc. Will repair broken glass in windows and doors but cannot provide new replacement windows. May include heating and air conditioning replacement or repair depending on need and availability of funds. Household income must be less than 200% of the federal poverty level. This includes gross income from all sources, before any deductions, including wages, unemployment, disability, retirement income, interest and dividends, etc. Social Security recipients must add the Medicare premium ($96.40 in 2009) back in to determine their gross benefit amount. Assets are NOT counted, nor are capital gains, gifts, loans, inheritances, proceeds from selling property. Child support payments are also excluded.

This information was last updated on 02/09/2009

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