Weatherization

HOME WEATHERIZATION

This program helps customers save energy, as well as keep their homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

What is it?

Our program makes homes safer and more comfortable. Weatherization improvements also make buildings more energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run.

HOW DOES IT HELP?

YOU MAY RECIEVE

SEALED drafty areas

INSULATED attics, walls, basements, and crawl spaces

REPAIRED OR REPLACED heating systems

ENHANCED indoor air quality and ventilation

DO I QUALIFY?

To qualify you must meet the income guidelines. If a home was weatherized on or after 9/30/1994, follow the 150% guidelines. Otherwise, follow the 200% guidelines.

Household
Size
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Annual Household Income $27,180 $36,620 $46,060 $55,500 $64,940 $74,380 $83,820 $93,260 $102,700 $112,140

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

APPLY TODAY!
You can apply for the weatherization program from the safety of your home by calling a CEDA partner intake site. Locate the site closest to you at www.CEDAorg.net/sites.

APPLICATION DATES

Applications will be accepted from September 1st, 2022

APPLICATION DATES

Proof of gross income for all household members age 18 and older for the past 90 days

Current copy of gas and electric bills

State issued ID or driver’s license for the head of the household

Proof of social security numbers for all household members:
Social security card
Letter of printout from social security
Any other government-issued identification showing name and social security number

Proof of home ownership:
Current property tax bill
Current mortgage statement
Recorded deed

What is it?

Using state-of-the-art technology, we provide long-term solutions to reduce energy costs, create a healthier indoor environment, and make homes more comfortable.

How does it help?

Weatherization provides health and safety improvements to enhance indoor air quality and ventilation; replacement or repair of heating systems; sealing drafty areas; and insulation for the attic, wall, basement, and crawl spaces. These services will save energy for customers and help to keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

HOW DOES IT WORK

To be eligible, households must meet the income guidelines identified by the program and be able to provide all required supporting documentation. The home must be structurally suitable to receive energy efficiency work. We work with single and multi-family buildings in Cook County.

Income Guidelines

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
30 Day Gross Income $2,265 $3,052 $3,838 $4,625 $5,412 $6,198 $6,985 $7,324

LIHEAP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS