Overview
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps folks with low incomes save on their energy bills by making your home more energy-efficient. Trained professionals will review the problem areas in your home and come up with the most cost-effective steps that can be taken to reduce heat loss and energy costs, ensure safety, and increase comfort. These energy efficiency improvements are free of charge and might include adding insulation to your walls, attic, basement, or crawl space, sealing cracks where drafts come, or even patching small holes. While actual savings is different for each home, most people end up saving $400-$700 a year! The improvements will keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer!
Who Should Apply:
To apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program, your household’s income (before taxes) should be at or below:
In Vermont, 80% Area Median Income for your county
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Number of People in your Household |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Annual Income | $51,968 | $59,392 | $66,816 | $74,240 | $80,179 | $86,118 | $92,058 | $97,997 |
| Monthly Income | $4,331 | $4,949 | $5,568 | $6,187 | $6,682 | $7,177 | $7,671 | $8,166 |
In New Hampshire, 200% of Federal Income Guidelines
| Number of People in your Household | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Annual Income | $27,180 | $36,620 | $46,060 | $55,500 | $64,940 | $74,380 | $83,820 | $93,260 |
| Monthly Income | $2,226 | $3,052 | $3,838 | $4,625 | $5,412 | $6,198 | $6,985 | $7,772 |
How to Apply:
The Weatherization Assistance Program does the same thing in both Vermont and New Hampshire: reduces your energy costs by making your home more energy-efficient. But the application process is a little different in each state. For folks in Vermont, you can find information just below under the Apply in Vermont heading. New Hampshire folks, be sure to scroll down to where you see Apply in New Hampshire, or you can click the anchor icon below to skip down to Apply in New Hampshire.
Applications in both Vermont and New Hampshire are prioritized based on need. Households that include elderly or disabled folks, small children, and households that have high energy costs will have their projects done before others. But don’t be discouraged if you are placed on a waiting list, free weatherization is well worth the wait!
Apply in Vermont
In Vermont, WAP is run through the state’s local Community Action Agencies (CAA) which are non-profits that work with the state to run programs that help lift folks out of poverty for the long term. If WAP sounds right for you and you are ready to apply, you can download the application from your CAA below.
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA):
SEVCA covers folks living in Windsor and Windham Counties
CAPSTONE Community Action (Capstone):
Capstone covers folks living in Orange County plus Barnard, Bethel, Royalton & Sharon.
If you have questions about WAP or need help with your application, don’t hesitate to call your CAA. You can find the contact information for the CAAs on the Vermont side of the Upper Valley below.
Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA):
All SEVCA offices can be reached by dialing 1-800-464-9951. Then you can follow the prompts to be connected to your local office.
You can reach the White River Junction Office directly by calling:
802-295-5215
Or reach the Springfield Office directly by calling:
802-885-6153
CAPSTONE Community Action (Capstone):
You can reach any Capstone office by dialing 1-802-479-1053. Then you can follow the prompts to be connected to your local office.
Orange County East Office in Bradford:
802-222-5419
Orange County West Office:
802-728-9506
If you would like to learn a little bit more about WAP before you apply, the buttons below will take you to the CAA’s Weatherization Assistance Program website.
Apply in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the Weatherization Assistance Program is included as part of the Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) and uses the same application process as FAP. Both programs run through the state’s local Community Action Agencies (CAA) which are non-profits that work with the state to run programs that help lift folks out of poverty for the long term. If you are ready to apply, you can call the CAA in your county to make an appointment. Below is the contact information for the CAAs in Grafton, Sullivan, Merrimack, and Cheshire counties.
Tri-County Community Action in Grafton County:
Phone: 603-968-3560
Email: ashlandcc@tccap.org
Southwestern Community Services:
Cheshire County
Phone: 603-352-7512
Sullivan County
Phone: 603-542-9528
Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties:
Phone: 603-225-3295 ext. 1151
Email: weatherization@bm-cap.org
You can also call your local CAA if you have questions about WAP or application. If you would like more information about the Weatherization Assistance Program, you can visit your CAA’s website by clicking the buttons below:
Other Programs You Might Qualify for:
If you qualify for the Weatherization Assistance Program, you might also qualify for the programs below. Click for more information: