Weatherization Assistance Program
What is Weatherization?
The West Virginia Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is a federally funded program that helps to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons or to provide such persons renewable energy systems or technologies, reduce their total residential expenditures, and improve their health and safety, especially low-income persons who are particularly vulnerable such as the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with high energy burden. The full scope of the WV Weatherization Assistance Program can be read in the current State Plan.
How to Apply
The State of West Virginia does not provide direct assistance to households. The State awards program funds to local non-profit Community Action Agencies that provide Weatherization services in all 55 counties of West Virginia. To see who provides Weatherization in your county, check out our resource map here:
The quickest way to apply for the WV Weatherization Assistance Program and other Community Action Programs is to apply online here:
Eligibility Requirements
Any West Virginia resident who meets client eligibility requirements and whose dwelling meets building eligibility requirements should be eligible to receive weatherization services. The program maintains a waitlist of applicants that have completed an application and met the eligibility requirements. Per DOE requirements, households on the waitlist are prioritized by assigning points for households with high energy burden and/or high energy use; points will also be assigned for households where at least one individual with the following characteristics reside; elderly (those 60 years of age or older), disabled, and/or children (18 years of age or younger). Other factors may be used in determining prioritization in accordance with the approved WV WAP State Plan.
Every dwelling weatherized in the State of West Virginia must meet both the client eligibility and the building eligibility requirements as detailed below:
Must live in West Virginia and income must be less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Federal Poverty Guidelines are updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following guidelines are in effect starting January 17, 2024. Always check the official poverty guidelines linked above to ensure the most accurate information. For determining eligibility, income means cash receipts earned and/or received by the applicant household before taxes during applicable tax year(s). Some types of income are excluded including, but not limited to; child support, tax refunds, college scholarships, etc.
Household Size | Maximum Household Income (Per Year) |
1 | $30,120 |
2 | $40,880 |
3 | $51,640 |
4 | $62,400 |
5 | $73,160 |
6 | $83,920 |
*For each additional household member, add $10,760
Funding for WAP:
The amount awarded to WV WAP varies depending on federal appropriations by the United States Congress.
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Energy
- CFDA Number 81.402 – Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons
- Amount Awarded for Program Year 2024: $4,325,662
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Passthrough Entity: WV Department of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance
- CFDA Number 93.568 – Low-Income Home and Energy Assistance Program
- Amount Awarded for Program Year 2024: $5,149,994
- Period of Performance: December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2024
Authorizing Legislation/Statute:
WAP Enabling Legislation: This link to the US Code (42 USC Sec. 6861) provides the enabling legislation and current statute for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
WAP Reauthorization Legislation: This link to the Reauthorization & Appropriations Bill passed in December, 2020 has not yet been updated in the Federal Code above and includes a more up-to-date policy on the program.
10 CFR 440: 10 CFR 440 within the Code of Federal Regulations covers interpretation and insight on programmatic topics relating to WAP, including: Purpose, scope, definitions, allocation formula, minimum requirements, oversight, training, and reports.
2 CFR 200: 2 CFR 200 contains the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. This addresses most financial matters related to WAP.
Appendix A – Standards for Weatherization Materials: Appendix A served as the original list of approved materials for the WAP
LIHEAP Enabling Legislation: This link to the LIHEAP clearinghouse provides access to the statutes covering LIHEAP
