What is the Weatherization Assistance Program?
The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free weatherization and energy efficiency improvements to owner-occupied houses and tenant-occupied rental units located in the City of Philadelphia. Eligibility requirements apply.
Services
Direct weatherization services are provided through a network of public and non-profit agencies operating in single counties or multi-county regions. Services focus on:
- Diagnostic assessment of air leakage
- Health and safety repairs
- Electric baseload measures
- Client energy education
What improvements are provided?
Depending on the results of a free energy audit, each eligible property may receive a combination of the following improvements:
- Weather-stripping, caulking and repair of primary windows and doors
- Hot water heater replacement
- Wrapping hot water pipes and heating ducts
- Refrigerator replacement
- Sealing of basement openings, crawlspaces and chaseways
- Insulating and air-sealing of the roof area
- Repair and efficiency modifications to central heating systems
- Replacement of dryer flex duct with smooth metal pipe
- Replacement of some incandescent bulbs with CFLs
- Programmable thermostat installation
- In-home energy education
Who’s Eligible?
Income-eligible Philadelphia residents who live in the property and meet the income guidelines (see chart). Properties may be served once every 15 years.
How do I Get Started?
The first step is to send an email to phdc.intake@phdc.phila.gov, call PHDC’s WAP Hotline at 215-448-2130 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m., or stop by PHDC’s office at 1234 Market St.,17th Floor between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to complete a request.
When additional funding is received and it is your turn, you will need to provide the following information:
- Photo ID
- Deed and/or lease for any tenants
- Current and previous year’s income for all members of the residence
- Each page of the most recent utility bills
- Bank account information
Income Guidelines
Income is calculated using gross income for all members of the household
| Family Size | Maximum Annual Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $31,920 |
| 2 | $43,280 |
| 3 | $54,640 |
| 4 | $66,000 |
| 5 | $77,360 |
| 6 | $88,720 |
| 7 | $100,080 |
| 8 | $111,440 |
| More than 8 add per person | $11,360 |
