Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program
Why have your home weatherized?
- You may save money on heating and cooling your home.
- You'll have a healthier home with better indoor air quality.
- You'll help protect the environment by reducing energy consumption and pollution.
Green Impact Zone residents may be able to get weatherization assistance through one of two programs:
- The city of Kansas City's Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program is open to qualified applicants who live in the city limits, including the Green Impact Zone. Call 816-513-3025.
- Working Families' Friend offers weatherization assistance to qualified applicants who live in the area from Broadway to I-435 and Truman Road to Swope Parkway, which also includes the Green Impact Zone. Call 816-842-5600.
To receive no-cost assistance through these programs, you'll need to meet certain qualifications. Priority is given to the elderly, families with children, people with high energy bills and people with disabilities.
If you qualify, a certified energy auditor will check your home for things that may be causing high energy bills. The auditor will be able to tell if you need more insulation, if you have air leaks around doors and windows, if your furnace and air conditioner are working properly and much more.
Next, a certified contractor will make energy improvements to your home. The Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program can pay for things like caulking to seal air leaks; adding insulation to floors, walls and attics; cleaning and tuning of furnaces and air conditioners; and water heater upgrades and pipe insulation. In some circumstances, replacement of furnaces and air conditioners may be covered.
