Neighborly: New Wake County Program for Home Weatherization

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New Wake County Program Weatherizing their Homes May Qualify for Referral to a New Wake County Program

Source: Town of Garner

The Town of Garner is now referring homeowners to the Wake County Weatherization Program. The Wake County Weatherization Program is designed to make your home more energy-efficient, which will lower your heating and cooling bills and make your home a safer and healthier place to be.

This weatherization program is available to residents that meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Wake County Resident
- Must be a Homeowner or Renter (with landlord approval)
- Must be a U.S. Resident
- Live in a single family home, mobile home, or certain multi-family dwelling (within program guidelines)

The Weatherization Assistance Program is a free program that reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Low-income households typically spend 17% of their total income in energy vs. 4% for other households, which forces low-income families to
choose between heat and other necessities.

Thousands of Wake County homeowners and renters qualify to have their single-family homes, mobile homes and certain multi-family dwellings (for which special guidelines apply) weatherized, as part of an increased effort to help control energy use and cut bills.

There is no age limit to participate in the program but applicants must qualify based on their income. Please review the following income scale to determine if you qualify for this program.

Residents Income
1 $21,660
2 $29,140
3 $36,620
4 $44,100
5 $51,580
6 $59,060
7 $66,540
…add $7,480 for each additional household member

If you believe you or someone you know may qualify for this program, please contact Reginald Buie, Neighborhood Improvement Manager at (919) 773-4446 or by email at rbuie@garnernc.gov for additional information.

If you are not a Town of Garner resident, contact Ms. Janet Harrison, Weatherization Outreach Coordinator at (919) 630-7240 or the Wake County Weatherization Assistance Program directly at 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27609 or by phone at (919) 713-1570.