Hwap - Home Weatherization Assistance Program | Summit County Executive
Serves as a local service provider for Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), a federally funded low-income residential energy efficiency program to reduce low-income households' energy use. Offers individualized client education. Services may include: - Attic, wall, and basement insulation. - Blower-door-guided air leakage reduction. - Heating system repair or replacement. - Hot water tank repair or replacement. - Light bulbs may be replaced if they are incandescent. - Testing and possible replacement of refrigerators and freezers. - Health and safety testing and inspections. NOTE: Program participants are required to let all contractors and inspectors in to complete all work that they deem appropriate. If all of the work is not completed, participants will be billed for the work that is completed.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
175 South Main Street, Suite 207, Ohio Building, Akron, OH 44308
Hours
Same as site hours.
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Application process
- Call the Weatherization Program or visit the website for more information. An application is required. - Upon approval of your application, an initial inspection will be scheduled and will take approximately four (4) hours. - It may take up to six (6) months for an initial inspection to be scheduled.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves Summit County households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Applicants must be current on their property taxes and have utilities bills in their name. - Refrigerators and freezers must be plugged in and present to be tested. Only units that fail a metering can be replaced.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Summit County Executive
Oversees the general administration of the Summit County government. Manages departments including Communications, Community and Economic Development, Sanitary Sewer Services, Finance and Budget, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Job and Family Services, Law, and Medical Examiner.