Weatherization

WeatherizationWeatherization Program provides services to low-income homeowners and renters to make their homes more energy efficient. The program helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce heating bills by concentrating on the problems of heat loss and air infiltration. Weatherization services, such as insulation, caulking, and weather-stripping, are provided by our trained construction crews to income-eligible households. A series of diagnostic tests are conducted by the crew prior to and upon completion of the job to ensure the home is safe and energy efficient.

The Emergency Furnace & Water Heater Repair or Replacement program assists homeowners with the repair or replacement of unsafe heating systems or water heaters. Eligible clients must be homeowners approved for LIHEAP fuel assistance through Social Services.

To qualify for cooling assistance the applicant must receive LIHEAP fuel assistance or at least be eligible for it. If eligible Community Action will contact a vendor to install a cooling unit or repair one that is in place.

ND Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF): The focus of the HAF program is to provide accessible, stable, and habitable housing. The purpose is to support ND homeowners who have been impacted by COVID with critical home repairs. Eligibility requirements: ND Homeowners, must own and occupy the home as the primary residence, provide a COVID hardship, be at or below 80% area median income. Upon determination of eligibility, the HAF program can provide home repair services such as roofing, soffit/fascia/gutters, drainage and runoff management, electrical systems, plumbing systems, foundation, and environmental modifications and improvements to accessibility. Accessibility examples include ramp installation, widening doorways, grab bars and handrails, accessible bathrooms, kitchen modification, and accessible flooring and lighting.

Potential clients will need to apply online at: https://ndhousingstability.servicenowservices.com/nd_homeowner_assistance_fund