Program Description
Home heating is a high-cost basic necessity. For people with low incomes, the decision to pay the utility bill may mean deciding between being warm in the winter or having well-balanced meals. Other low-income people live in older homes that may not have insulation or efficient heating systems. Weatherization is a long-term response to these problems. A home that has been weatherized can reduce average annual fuel savings per dwelling by up to 13.5 percent, with electricity at 12.2 percent and natural gas at 23.4 percent, making it a cost-effective means to help low-income families with their energy bills. Lasting energy-efficient improvements are installed in the home, resulting in lower utility bills year after year. This reduces the amount of assistance needed to pay higher utility bills in low-income households. General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Missouri, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if more than seven people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home. Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit. Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:
http://www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/weatherization/wxmap.htm Program Contact Information
For more information on the program and contacts to your local weatherization agency please visit:
http://dnr.mo.gov/energy/weatherization/wx.htm
You can also call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources toll-free at:
800-361-4827
Or to ask about the Weatherization Assistance Program send e-mail to:
energy@dnr.mo.gov Managing Agency
Missouri
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