Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
About WAP
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), operated by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing and Building Energy Programs section, helps eligible low income households with the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Electric Universal Service Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Washington Gas and participating EmPOWER Maryland utility companies. Please also see the EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP).
Eligible Applicants
Owner applicants must be income eligible (currently 200% of federal poverty level) and able to prove ownership of the housing unit. For rental units, landlords must prove ownership and also agree to participate. Priority is given to homeowners who are elderly, disabled, have families with children and/or have the highest energy consumption.
| SIZE OF FAMILY UNIT | MAXIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME (200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,980 |
| 2 | $31,020 |
| 3 | $39,060 |
| 4 | $47,100 |
| 5 | $55,140 |
| 6 | $63,180 |
| 7 | $71,220 |
| 8 | $79,260 |
| For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,020 for each additional person. | |
Applying for Assistance
Interested persons may apply to the local agency that serves the political jurisdictions in which they reside (see chart) or directly through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program.
Service Delivery Options
Once eligibility is determined, the local agency will schedule an energy audit inspection. If the existing condition of the dwelling permits, the program may provide the following treatments to make the unit more energy efficient:
- blower door air infiltration reduction
- insulation in the attic, floors, walls
- Hot water system improvements
- Lighting retrofit
- furnace clean/tune, safety repairs, burner retrofit or replacement
- Health and safety items
Weatherization Local Agency Network
| COUNTY | PHONE NUMBER | COUNTY | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany Allegany Human Resources Development Commission | 301-783-1724 | HarfordMD Energy Conservation | 866-879-2283 |
| Anne Arundel MD Energy Conservation | 866-879-2283 | HowardCommunity Action Council of Howard Co. | 410-313-6440 |
| Baltimore City Balto. City Dept of Housing/WAP Program | 443-984-1066 | KentUpper Shore Aging | 410-778-1799 |
| Baltimore County Community Assistance Network | 410-285-4674 | MontgomeryMontgomery Co. Dept. of Housing | 240-777-3788 |
| Baltimore County Diversified Housing Development | 410-496-1214 | Prince George'sC&O Conservation, Inc. | 877-313-9337 |
| Baltimore CountyMD Energy Conservation | 866-879-2283 | Prince George'sCounty DHCD | 301-883-5491 |
| CalvertSo. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm. | 301-274-4474 | Queen AnneUpper Shore Aging | 410-778-1799 |
| CarolineUpper Shore Aging | 410-778-1799 | St. Mary'sSo. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm. | 301-274-4474 |
| CarrollCarroll Co. Citizen Services | 410-386-3600 | SomersetShore Up! Inc. | 410-749-1142 |
| CecilMD Energy Conservation | 866-879-2283 | TalbotUpper Shore Aging | 410-778-1799 |
| CharlesSo. MD Tri-County Community Action Comm. | 301-274-4474 | WashingtonC&O Conservation | 240-313-9337 |
| DorchesterMD Energy Conservation | 866-879-2283 | WashingtonWashington Co. Community Action Council | 301-797-4161 |
| FrederickFrederick Community Action Agency | 301-600-2070 | WicomicoShore Up! Inc. | 410-749-1142 |
| GarrettGarrett Co. Community Action Committee | 301-533-9018 | WorcesterShore Up! Inc. | 410-749-1142 |
For More Information, Please Contact:
- Housing and Building Energy Programs - Weatherization Assistance Program
- Community Development Administration
- 100 Community Place
- Crownsville, MD 21032
- 1-855-583-8976
- http://www.mdhousing.org/Website/Programs/wap
For information on the Maryland Energy Assistance Program, please call 1-800-352-1446.
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